ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Mexico City vs Outer Banks: weather in July
Outer Banks is the clear winner for sun in July: 35% of days historically clear versus just 1% in Mexico City — a 34-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Mexico City also sees measurably more rain than Outer Banks this month (90% vs 43% of days). This isn't close.
Mexico City
Mexico
- Clear days, July
- 1%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 74°F
- Early July (1st–15th)
- 0%
- Late July (16th–end)
- 1%
- Rain frequency
- 90% of days
Outer Banks
NC
- Clear days, July
- 35%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 82°F
- Early July (1st–15th)
- 32%
- Late July (16th–end)
- 38%
- Rain frequency
- 43% of days
Frequently asked
Is Mexico City or Outer Banks warmer in July?
Outer Banks runs warmer by day in July. Mexico City averages highs of 74°F (highs n=248 days); Outer Banks averages highs of 82°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Mexico City or Outer Banks in July?
Mexico City is measurably wetter than Outer Banks. Days with measurable rain: Mexico City 90%, Outer Banks 43% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in July, Mexico City or Outer Banks?
Outer Banks is the clear winner for sun in July: 35% of days historically clear versus just 1% in Mexico City — a 34-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Mexico City also sees measurably more rain than Outer Banks this month (90% vs 43% 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.