ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Dallas vs Destin: weather in July
Dallas is the clear winner for sun in July: 47% of days historically clear versus just 4% in Destin — a 43-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Destin also sees measurably more rain than Dallas this month (79% vs 30% of days). This isn't close.
Dallas
TX
- Clear days, July
- 47%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 96°F
- Early July (1st–15th)
- 32%
- Late July (16th–end)
- 62%
- Rain frequency
- 30% of days
Destin
FL
- Clear days, July
- 4%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 88°F
- Early July (1st–15th)
- 3%
- Late July (16th–end)
- 5%
- Rain frequency
- 79% of days
Frequently asked
Is Dallas or Destin warmer in July?
Dallas runs warmer by day in July. Dallas averages highs of 96°F (highs n=248 days); Destin averages highs of 88°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Dallas or Destin in July?
Destin is measurably wetter than Dallas. Days with measurable rain: Dallas 30%, Destin 79% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in July, Dallas or Destin?
Dallas is the clear winner for sun in July: 47% of days historically clear versus just 4% in Destin — a 43-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Destin also sees measurably more rain than Dallas this month (79% vs 30% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Dallas vs Destin in another month
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.