ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Fort Lauderdale vs Houston: weather in July
Houston edges out Fort Lauderdale for sun in July: 21% clear historically versus 5% (8-year ERA5 average, a 16-point gap). Fort Lauderdale also sees measurably more rain than Houston this month (79% vs 57% of days). Both are viable — Houston is the safer bet.
Fort Lauderdale
FL
- Clear days, July
- 5%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 88°F
- Early July (1st–15th)
- 4%
- Late July (16th–end)
- 5%
- Rain frequency
- 79% of days
Houston
TX
- Clear days, July
- 21%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 91°F
- Early July (1st–15th)
- 13%
- Late July (16th–end)
- 29%
- Rain frequency
- 57% of days
Frequently asked
Is Fort Lauderdale or Houston warmer in July?
Houston runs warmer by day in July. Fort Lauderdale averages highs of 88°F (highs n=248 days); Houston averages highs of 91°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Fort Lauderdale or Houston in July?
Fort Lauderdale is measurably wetter than Houston. Days with measurable rain: Fort Lauderdale 79%, Houston 57% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in July, Fort Lauderdale or Houston?
Houston edges out Fort Lauderdale for sun in July: 21% clear historically versus 5% (8-year ERA5 average, a 16-point gap). Fort Lauderdale also sees measurably more rain than Houston this month (79% vs 57% of days). Both are viable — Houston is the safer bet.
Compare Fort Lauderdale vs Houston 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.