ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Mérida vs Outer Banks: weather in September
Outer Banks is the clear winner for sun in September: 40% of days historically clear versus just 8% in Mérida — a 32-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Mérida also sees measurably more rain than Outer Banks this month (60% vs 36% of days). This isn't close.
Mérida
Mexico
- Clear days, September
- 8%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 92°F
- Early September (1st–15th)
- 8%
- Late September (16th–end)
- 9%
- Rain frequency
- 60% of days
Outer Banks
NC
- Clear days, September
- 40%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 78°F
- Early September (1st–15th)
- 38%
- Late September (16th–end)
- 43%
- Rain frequency
- 36% of days
Frequently asked
Is Mérida or Outer Banks warmer in September?
Mérida runs warmer by day in September. Mérida averages highs of 92°F (highs n=240 days); Outer Banks averages highs of 78°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Mérida or Outer Banks in September?
Mérida is measurably wetter than Outer Banks. Days with measurable rain: Mérida 60%, Outer Banks 36% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in September, Mérida or Outer Banks?
Outer Banks is the clear winner for sun in September: 40% of days historically clear versus just 8% in Mérida — a 32-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Mérida also sees measurably more rain than Outer Banks this month (60% vs 36% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Mérida vs Outer Banks 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.