ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
New Orleans vs Tampa: weather in July
New Orleans edges out Tampa for sun in July: 7% clear historically versus 2% (8-year ERA5 average, a 5-point gap). Both are viable — New Orleans is the safer bet.
New Orleans
LA
- Clear days, July
- 7%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 88°F
- Early July (1st–15th)
- 6%
- Late July (16th–end)
- 8%
- Rain frequency
- 76% of days
Tampa
FL
- Clear days, July
- 2%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 89°F
- Early July (1st–15th)
- 3%
- Late July (16th–end)
- 1%
- Rain frequency
- 83% of days
Frequently asked
Is New Orleans or Tampa warmer in July?
Tampa runs warmer by day in July. New Orleans averages highs of 88°F (highs n=248 days); Tampa averages highs of 89°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in New Orleans or Tampa in July?
Days with measurable rain: New Orleans 76%, Tampa 83% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in July, New Orleans or Tampa?
New Orleans edges out Tampa for sun in July: 7% clear historically versus 2% (8-year ERA5 average, a 5-point gap). Both are viable — New Orleans is the safer bet.
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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.