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ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data

Door County vs Kiawah Island: weather in September

Kiawah Island edges out Door County for sun in September: 33% clear historically versus 18% (8-year ERA5 average, a 15-point gap). Both are viable — Kiawah Island is the safer bet.

What you are reading: 8-year historical averages, not a forecast. Either destination can still surprise you this specific September. For the actual forecast right now, each destination links to its live page below.

Door County

WI

Clear days, September
18%
Sample size
n=240 days
Avg high
69°F
Early September (1st–15th)
22%
Late September (16th–end)
14%
Rain frequency
32% of days

Kiawah Island

SC

Clear days, September
33%
Sample size
n=240 days
Avg high
83°F
Early September (1st–15th)
29%
Late September (16th–end)
37%
Rain frequency
44% of days
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Frequently asked

Is Door County or Kiawah Island warmer in September?

Kiawah Island runs warmer by day in September. Door County averages highs of 69°F (highs n=240 days); Kiawah Island averages highs of 83°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.

Does it rain more in Door County or Kiawah Island in September?

Days with measurable rain: Door County 32%, Kiawah Island 44% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.

Which is sunnier in September, Door County or Kiawah Island?

Kiawah Island edges out Door County for sun in September: 33% clear historically versus 18% (8-year ERA5 average, a 15-point gap). Both are viable — Kiawah Island is the safer bet.

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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.