ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Mexico City vs Outer Banks: weather in January
Mexico City is the clear winner for sun in January: 52% of days historically clear versus just 0% in Outer Banks — a 52-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Outer Banks also sees measurably more rain than Mexico City this month (32% vs 8% of days). This isn't close.
Mexico City
Mexico
- Clear days, January
- 52%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 73°F
- Early January (1st–15th)
- 47%
- Late January (16th–end)
- 56%
- Rain frequency
- 8% of days
Outer Banks
NC
- Clear days, January
- 0%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 52°F
- Early January (1st–15th)
- 0%
- Late January (16th–end)
- 0%
- Rain frequency
- 32% of days
Frequently asked
Is Mexico City or Outer Banks warmer in January?
Mexico City runs warmer by day in January. Mexico City averages highs of 73°F (highs n=248 days); Outer Banks averages highs of 52°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Mexico City or Outer Banks in January?
Outer Banks is measurably wetter than Mexico City. Days with measurable rain: Mexico City 8%, Outer Banks 32% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in January, Mexico City or Outer Banks?
Mexico City is the clear winner for sun in January: 52% of days historically clear versus just 0% in Outer Banks — a 52-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Outer Banks also sees measurably more rain than Mexico City this month (32% vs 8% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Mexico City 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.