ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Lake Tahoe vs Scottsdale Desert Ridge: weather in April
Scottsdale Desert Ridge is the clear winner for sun in April: 92% of days historically clear versus just 0% in Lake Tahoe — a 92-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
Lake Tahoe
CA
- Clear days, April
- 0%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 50°F
- Early April (1st–15th)
- 0%
- Late April (16th–end)
- 0%
- Rain frequency
- 16% of days
Scottsdale Desert Ridge
AZ
- Clear days, April
- 92%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 86°F
- Early April (1st–15th)
- 88%
- Late April (16th–end)
- 95%
- Rain frequency
- 4% of days
Frequently asked
Is Lake Tahoe or Scottsdale Desert Ridge warmer in April?
Scottsdale Desert Ridge runs warmer by day in April. Lake Tahoe averages highs of 50°F (highs n=240 days); Scottsdale Desert Ridge averages highs of 86°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Lake Tahoe or Scottsdale Desert Ridge in April?
Days with measurable rain: Lake Tahoe 16%, Scottsdale Desert Ridge 4% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in April, Lake Tahoe or Scottsdale Desert Ridge?
Scottsdale Desert Ridge is the clear winner for sun in April: 92% of days historically clear versus just 0% in Lake Tahoe — a 92-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
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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.