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ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data

Houston vs Scottsdale Desert Ridge: weather in February

Scottsdale Desert Ridge edges out Houston for sun in February: 35% clear historically versus 6% (8-year ERA5 average, a 29-point gap). Houston also sees measurably more rain than Scottsdale Desert Ridge this month (44% 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.

Houston

TX

Clear days, February
6%
Sample size
n=226 days
Avg high
67°F
Early February (1st–15th)
5%
Late February (16th–end)
8%
Rain frequency
44% 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

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