ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Los Angeles vs Tampa: weather in April
Los Angeles edges out Tampa for sun in April: 60% clear historically versus 54% (8-year ERA5 average, a 6-point gap). Tampa also sees measurably more rain than Los Angeles this month (30% vs 8% of days). Both are viable — Los Angeles is the safer bet.
Los Angeles
CA
- Clear days, April
- 60%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 75°F
- Early April (1st–15th)
- 54%
- Late April (16th–end)
- 65%
- Rain frequency
- 8% of days
Tampa
FL
- Clear days, April
- 54%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 83°F
- Early April (1st–15th)
- 48%
- Late April (16th–end)
- 61%
- Rain frequency
- 30% of days
Frequently asked
Is Los Angeles or Tampa warmer in April?
Tampa runs warmer by day in April. Los Angeles averages highs of 75°F (highs n=240 days); Tampa averages highs of 83°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Los Angeles or Tampa in April?
Tampa is measurably wetter than Los Angeles. Days with measurable rain: Los Angeles 8%, Tampa 30% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in April, Los Angeles or Tampa?
Los Angeles edges out Tampa for sun in April: 60% clear historically versus 54% (8-year ERA5 average, a 6-point gap). Tampa also sees measurably more rain than Los Angeles this month (30% vs 8% of days). Both are viable — Los Angeles is the safer bet.
Compare Los Angeles vs Tampa in another month
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.