ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Lake Tahoe vs Leavenworth: weather in May
Leavenworth edges out Lake Tahoe for sun in May: 31% clear historically versus 5% (8-year ERA5 average, a 26-point gap). Both are viable — Leavenworth is the safer bet.
Lake Tahoe
CA
- Clear days, May
- 5%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 60°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 0%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 9%
- Rain frequency
- 25% of days
Leavenworth
WA
- Clear days, May
- 31%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 70°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 36%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 27%
- Rain frequency
- 25% of days
Frequently asked
Is Lake Tahoe or Leavenworth warmer in May?
Leavenworth runs warmer by day in May. Lake Tahoe averages highs of 60°F (highs n=248 days); Leavenworth averages highs of 70°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Lake Tahoe or Leavenworth in May?
Days with measurable rain: Lake Tahoe 25%, Leavenworth 25% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in May, Lake Tahoe or Leavenworth?
Leavenworth edges out Lake Tahoe for sun in May: 31% clear historically versus 5% (8-year ERA5 average, a 26-point gap). Both are viable — Leavenworth 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.