ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Hudson Valley vs Miami: weather in August
Hudson Valley is the clear winner for sun in August: 37% of days historically clear versus just 2% in Miami — a 35-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Miami also sees measurably more rain than Hudson Valley this month (83% vs 39% of days). This isn't close.
Hudson Valley
NY
- Clear days, August
- 37%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 82°F
- Early August (1st–15th)
- 41%
- Late August (16th–end)
- 33%
- Rain frequency
- 39% of days
Miami
FL
- Clear days, August
- 2%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 88°F
- Early August (1st–15th)
- 3%
- Late August (16th–end)
- 2%
- Rain frequency
- 83% of days
Frequently asked
Is Hudson Valley or Miami warmer in August?
Miami runs warmer by day in August. Hudson Valley averages highs of 82°F (highs n=248 days); Miami averages highs of 88°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Hudson Valley or Miami in August?
Miami is measurably wetter than Hudson Valley. Days with measurable rain: Hudson Valley 39%, Miami 83% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in August, Hudson Valley or Miami?
Hudson Valley is the clear winner for sun in August: 37% of days historically clear versus just 2% in Miami — a 35-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Miami also sees measurably more rain than Hudson Valley this month (83% vs 39% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Hudson Valley vs Miami 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.