ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Lake Tahoe vs Scottsdale Desert Ridge: weather in June
Scottsdale Desert Ridge is the clear winner for sun in June: 94% of days historically clear versus just 48% in Lake Tahoe — a 46-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
Lake Tahoe
CA
- Clear days, June
- 48%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 72°F
- Early June (1st–15th)
- 40%
- Late June (16th–end)
- 55%
- Rain frequency
- 6% of days
Scottsdale Desert Ridge
AZ
- Clear days, June
- 94%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 103°F
- Early June (1st–15th)
- 97%
- Late June (16th–end)
- 92%
- Rain frequency
- 3% of days
Frequently asked
Is Lake Tahoe or Scottsdale Desert Ridge warmer in June?
Scottsdale Desert Ridge runs warmer by day in June. Lake Tahoe averages highs of 72°F (highs n=240 days); Scottsdale Desert Ridge averages highs of 103°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 June?
Days with measurable rain: Lake Tahoe 6%, Scottsdale Desert Ridge 3% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in June, Lake Tahoe or Scottsdale Desert Ridge?
Scottsdale Desert Ridge is the clear winner for sun in June: 94% of days historically clear versus just 48% in Lake Tahoe — a 46-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.