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ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data

Hilton Head vs Scottsdale Desert Ridge: weather in February

Scottsdale Desert Ridge edges out Hilton Head for sun in February: 35% clear historically versus 10% (8-year ERA5 average, a 25-point gap). Hilton Head also sees measurably more rain than Scottsdale Desert Ridge this month (33% vs 13% of days). Both are viable — Scottsdale Desert Ridge is the safer bet.

What you are reading: 8-year historical averages, not a forecast. Either destination can still surprise you this specific February. For this week’s actual forecast, each destination links to its live page below.

Hilton Head

SC

Clear days, February
10%
Sample size
n=226 days
Avg high
64°F
Early February (1st–15th)
6%
Late February (16th–end)
15%
Rain frequency
33% of days

Scottsdale Desert Ridge

AZ

Clear days, February
35%
Sample size
n=226 days
Avg high
68°F
Early February (1st–15th)
36%
Late February (16th–end)
33%
Rain frequency
13% of days

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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 7-day outlook for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.