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ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data

Jackson Hole vs McCall: weather in August

McCall edges out Jackson Hole for sun in August: 65% clear historically versus 58% (8-year ERA5 average, a 7-point gap). Both are viable — McCall is the safer bet.

What you are reading: 8-year historical averages, not a forecast. Either destination can still surprise you this specific August. For the actual forecast right now, each destination links to its live page below.

Jackson Hole

WY

Clear days, August
58%
Sample size
n=248 days
Avg high
79°F
Early August (1st–15th)
58%
Late August (16th–end)
58%
Rain frequency
17% of days

McCall

ID

Clear days, August
65%
Sample size
n=248 days
Avg high
79°F
Early August (1st–15th)
69%
Late August (16th–end)
61%
Rain frequency
14% of days

Frequently asked

Is Jackson Hole or McCall warmer in August?

Equally warm by day in August. Jackson Hole averages highs of 79°F (highs n=248 days); McCall averages highs of 79°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.

Does it rain more in Jackson Hole or McCall in August?

Days with measurable rain: Jackson Hole 17%, McCall 14% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.

Which is sunnier in August, Jackson Hole or McCall?

McCall edges out Jackson Hole for sun in August: 65% clear historically versus 58% (8-year ERA5 average, a 7-point gap). Both are viable — McCall is the safer bet.

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