ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Jackson Hole vs Steamboat Springs: weather in August
Essentially a tie in August: Jackson Hole is 58% clear historically, Steamboat Springs is 62% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 79°F vs 82°F. Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
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
Steamboat Springs
CO
- Clear days, August
- 62%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 82°F
- Early August (1st–15th)
- 66%
- Late August (16th–end)
- 59%
- Rain frequency
- 17% of days
Frequently asked
Is Jackson Hole or Steamboat Springs warmer in August?
Steamboat Springs runs warmer by day in August. Jackson Hole averages highs of 79°F (highs n=248 days); Steamboat Springs averages highs of 82°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Jackson Hole or Steamboat Springs in August?
Days with measurable rain: Jackson Hole 17%, Steamboat Springs 17% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in August, Jackson Hole or Steamboat Springs?
Essentially a tie in August: Jackson Hole is 58% clear historically, Steamboat Springs is 62% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 79°F vs 82°F. Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
Compare Jackson Hole vs Steamboat Springs 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.