ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Las Vegas vs Orlando: weather in August
Las Vegas is the clear winner for sun in August: 85% of days historically clear versus just 3% in Orlando — a 82-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Orlando also sees measurably more rain than Las Vegas this month (86% vs 5% of days). This isn't close.
Las Vegas
NV
- Clear days, August
- 85%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 104°F
- Early August (1st–15th)
- 82%
- Late August (16th–end)
- 87%
- Rain frequency
- 5% of days
Orlando
FL
- Clear days, August
- 3%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 88°F
- Early August (1st–15th)
- 2%
- Late August (16th–end)
- 3%
- Rain frequency
- 86% of days
Frequently asked
Is Las Vegas or Orlando warmer in August?
Las Vegas runs warmer by day in August. Las Vegas averages highs of 104°F (highs n=248 days); Orlando averages highs of 88°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Las Vegas or Orlando in August?
Orlando is measurably wetter than Las Vegas. Days with measurable rain: Las Vegas 5%, Orlando 86% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in August, Las Vegas or Orlando?
Las Vegas is the clear winner for sun in August: 85% of days historically clear versus just 3% in Orlando — a 82-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Orlando also sees measurably more rain than Las Vegas this month (86% vs 5% of days). 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.