ERA5 almanac — 8 years of real data

Missoula in July

Missoula in July: rain frequency data not yet backfilled for this month, 88°F average high, 82% of days historically clear (n=248, ERA5 2018–2025).

Historically one of the better months to visit Missoula for sun: 82% of days are clear on average (n=248, avg high 88°F). Every percentage here is a historical average from 8 years of ERA5 data — not a forecast.

What you are reading: 8-year historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis, not a forecast. A month that is historically 90% clear can still be overcast on your specific trip. For this week’s actual forecast, see the live Missoula page. Both can be true at once: “historically strong in this month; this particular week is not.” We label which is which.

Early vs. Late July

Clear-sky percentage for Missoula in July, split by half-month. “n” is the number of days sampled across 8 years (2018–2025).
Period	% Clear days	Sample (n)	Avg high
Early July 1st–15th	76%	n=120	88°F
Late July 16th–end	88%	n=128	88°F
Full month average	82%	n=248	88°F

Bottom line

Missoula is historically one of the best US destinations for sun in July: 82% of days meet the clear bar (avg high 88°F, n=248 days across 8 years). Pack for outdoor activity — this month consistently delivers.

Every month in Missoula

Compare across all months with data. Numbers are historical clear-sky %.

Historical clear-sky % for Missoula, all months, ERA5 2018–2025.
Month	% Clear	Sample (n)
January	0%	n=248	All destinations →
February	0%	n=226	All destinations →
March	0%	n=248	All destinations →
April	4%	n=240	All destinations →
May	22%	n=248	All destinations →
June	44%	n=240	All destinations →
July ← this page	82%	n=248	All destinations →
August	74%	n=248	All destinations →
September	57%	n=240	All destinations →
October	14%	n=248	All destinations →
November	0%	n=240	All destinations →
December	0%	n=248	All destinations →

Frequently asked

Is Missoula good for sun in July?

Yes. Missoula is historically strong for sun in July: 82% of days are clear on average (avg high 88°F, n=248 days, ERA5 2018–2025).

→ Missoula live forecast — this week’s actual 7-day weather, not historical
→ Best destinations in July — all destinations ranked by July clear-sky %
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→ Raw data (JSON) — buckets, n, source

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 7-day outlook for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.