ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Jackson Hole vs Steamboat Springs: weather in May
Essentially a tie in May: Jackson Hole is 3% clear historically, Steamboat Springs is 4% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 57°F vs 61°F. Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
Jackson Hole
WY
- Clear days, May
- 3%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 57°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 0%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 6%
- Rain frequency
- 35% of days
Steamboat Springs
CO
- Clear days, May
- 4%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 61°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 1%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 6%
- Rain frequency
- 32% of days
Frequently asked
Is Jackson Hole or Steamboat Springs warmer in May?
Steamboat Springs runs warmer by day in May. Jackson Hole averages highs of 57°F (highs n=248 days); Steamboat Springs averages highs of 61°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Jackson Hole or Steamboat Springs in May?
Days with measurable rain: Jackson Hole 35%, Steamboat Springs 32% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in May, Jackson Hole or Steamboat Springs?
Essentially a tie in May: Jackson Hole is 3% clear historically, Steamboat Springs is 4% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 57°F vs 61°F. Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
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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.