ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Mexico City vs Tucson: weather in February
Mexico City is the clear winner for sun in February: 71% of days historically clear versus just 38% in Tucson — a 33-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
Mexico City
Mexico
- Clear days, February
- 71%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 77°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 64%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 79%
- Rain frequency
- 9% of days
Tucson
AZ
- Clear days, February
- 38%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 69°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 40%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 36%
- Rain frequency
- 17% of days
Frequently asked
Is Mexico City or Tucson warmer in February?
Mexico City runs warmer by day in February. Mexico City averages highs of 77°F (highs n=226 days); Tucson averages highs of 69°F (highs n=226 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Mexico City or Tucson in February?
Days with measurable rain: Mexico City 9%, Tucson 17% (n=226 and n=226 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in February, Mexico City or Tucson?
Mexico City is the clear winner for sun in February: 71% of days historically clear versus just 38% in Tucson — a 33-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. 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.