ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Jamaica vs Nashville: weather in September
Nashville is the clear winner for sun in September: 48% of days historically clear versus just 4% in Jamaica — a 44-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Jamaica also sees measurably more rain than Nashville this month (79% vs 32% of days). This isn't close.
Jamaica
Jamaica
- Clear days, September
- 4%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 87°F
- Early September (1st–15th)
- 4%
- Late September (16th–end)
- 3%
- Rain frequency
- 79% of days
Nashville
TN
- Clear days, September
- 48%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 83°F
- Early September (1st–15th)
- 48%
- Late September (16th–end)
- 47%
- Rain frequency
- 32% of days
Frequently asked
Is Jamaica or Nashville warmer in September?
Jamaica runs warmer by day in September. Jamaica averages highs of 87°F (highs n=240 days); Nashville averages highs of 83°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Jamaica or Nashville in September?
Jamaica is measurably wetter than Nashville. Days with measurable rain: Jamaica 79%, Nashville 32% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in September, Jamaica or Nashville?
Nashville is the clear winner for sun in September: 48% of days historically clear versus just 4% in Jamaica — a 44-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Jamaica also sees measurably more rain than Nashville this month (79% vs 32% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Jamaica vs Nashville 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.