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ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data

Lake Tahoe vs Leavenworth: weather in September

Leavenworth edges out Lake Tahoe for sun in September: 57% clear historically versus 48% (8-year ERA5 average, a 9-point gap). Both are viable — Leavenworth is the safer bet.

What you are reading: 8-year historical averages, not a forecast. Either destination can still surprise you this specific September. For the actual forecast right now, each destination links to its live page below.

Lake Tahoe

CA

Clear days, September
48%
Sample size
n=240 days
Avg high
72°F
Early September (1st–15th)
65%
Late September (16th–end)
31%
Rain frequency
10% of days

Leavenworth

WA

Clear days, September
57%
Sample size
n=240 days
Avg high
78°F
Early September (1st–15th)
66%
Late September (16th–end)
48%
Rain frequency
19% of days

Frequently asked

Is Lake Tahoe or Leavenworth warmer in September?

Leavenworth runs warmer by day in September. Lake Tahoe averages highs of 72°F (highs n=240 days); Leavenworth averages highs of 78°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.

Does it rain more in Lake Tahoe or Leavenworth in September?

Days with measurable rain: Lake Tahoe 10%, Leavenworth 19% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.

Which is sunnier in September, Lake Tahoe or Leavenworth?

Leavenworth edges out Lake Tahoe for sun in September: 57% clear historically versus 48% (8-year ERA5 average, a 9-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.