ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Charlottesville vs Park City: weather in May
Charlottesville is the clear winner for sun in May: 32% of days historically clear versus just 1% in Park City — a 31-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
Charlottesville
VA
- Clear days, May
- 32%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 77°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 25%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 38%
- Rain frequency
- 40% of days
Park City
UT
- Clear days, May
- 1%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 57°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 0%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 2%
- Rain frequency
- 47% of days
Frequently asked
Is Charlottesville or Park City warmer in May?
Charlottesville runs warmer by day in May. Charlottesville averages highs of 77°F (highs n=248 days); Park City averages highs of 57°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Charlottesville or Park City in May?
Days with measurable rain: Charlottesville 40%, Park City 47% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in May, Charlottesville or Park City?
Charlottesville is the clear winner for sun in May: 32% of days historically clear versus just 1% in Park City — a 31-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
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All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live forecast for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.