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ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data

Park City vs Santa Fe: weather in May

Santa Fe is the clear winner for sun in May: 41% of days historically clear versus just 1% in Park City — a 40-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Park City also sees measurably more rain than Santa Fe this month (47% vs 19% of days). This isn't close.

What you are reading: 8-year historical averages, not a forecast. Either destination can still surprise you this specific May. For the actual forecast right now, each destination links to its live page below.

Park City

UT

Clear days, May
1%
Sample size
n=248 days
Avg high
57°F
Early May (1st–15th)
0%
Late May (16th–end)
2%
Rain frequency
47% of days

Santa Fe

NM

Clear days, May
41%
Sample size
n=248 days
Avg high
72°F
Early May (1st–15th)
35%
Late May (16th–end)
46%
Rain frequency
19% of days

Frequently asked

Is Park City or Santa Fe warmer in May?

Santa Fe runs warmer by day in May. Park City averages highs of 57°F (highs n=248 days); Santa Fe averages highs of 72°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.

Does it rain more in Park City or Santa Fe in May?

Park City is measurably wetter than Santa Fe. Days with measurable rain: Park City 47%, Santa Fe 19% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.

Which is sunnier in May, Park City or Santa Fe?

Santa Fe is the clear winner for sun in May: 41% of days historically clear versus just 1% in Park City — a 40-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Park City also sees measurably more rain than Santa Fe this month (47% vs 19% of days). This isn't close.

Compare Park City vs Santa Fe 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.