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ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data

Jackson Hole vs Taos: weather in February

Essentially a tie in February: Jackson Hole is 0% clear historically, Taos is 0% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 32°F vs 41°F. Jackson Hole also sees measurably more rain than Taos this month (50% vs 22% of days). Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.

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.

Jackson Hole

WY

Clear days, February
0%
Sample size
n=226 days
Avg high
32°F
Early February (1st–15th)
0%
Late February (16th–end)
0%
Rain frequency
50% of days

Taos

NM

Clear days, February
0%
Sample size
n=226 days
Avg high
41°F
Early February (1st–15th)
0%
Late February (16th–end)
0%
Rain frequency
22% of days

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