ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Fort Lauderdale vs Tucson: weather in July
Tucson is the clear winner for sun in July: 57% of days historically clear versus just 5% in Fort Lauderdale — a 52-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Fort Lauderdale also sees measurably more rain than Tucson this month (79% vs 26% of days). This isn't close.
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
Tucson
AZ
- Clear days, July
- 57%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 100°F
- Early July (1st–15th)
- 66%
- Late July (16th–end)
- 49%
- Rain frequency
- 26% of days
Frequently asked
Is Fort Lauderdale or Tucson warmer in July?
Tucson runs warmer by day in July. Fort Lauderdale averages highs of 88°F (highs n=248 days); Tucson averages highs of 100°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Fort Lauderdale or Tucson in July?
Fort Lauderdale is measurably wetter than Tucson. Days with measurable rain: Fort Lauderdale 79%, Tucson 26% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in July, Fort Lauderdale or Tucson?
Tucson is the clear winner for sun in July: 57% of days historically clear versus just 5% in Fort Lauderdale — a 52-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Fort Lauderdale also sees measurably more rain than Tucson this month (79% vs 26% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Fort Lauderdale vs Tucson 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.