Submitted by MichaelZeiler t3_11wyjss in dataisbeautiful
squeevey t1_jd0mll6 wrote
If you want to go real crazy, you can gather the cloud data for that date over the course of x amount of years and provide a probability of clear skies for a specific region.
For anyone wondering, texas is more likely to have less cloud cover. In addition, Mazatlan Mexico has even less cloud cover. For those vacation lovers.
MichaelZeiler OP t1_jd0r5kf wrote
Good point, but difficult. There are many imponderables I’ve not taken into account. For example, a big eclipse festival in one area may draw disproportionate number of people. And people in some geographies may be more inclined to drive, say wealth is a factor. You can really go down a rabbit hole, but I kept it simple
SuperCell47 t1_jd2nh03 wrote
Yup. We live in Ohio along the path of totality, but are considering heading to Texas since we're about 80% likely to have a cloudy day.
FailOsprey t1_jd3n0dj wrote
This is emotionally risky. If it ends up cloudless in Ohio and stormy in Texas, it would be arguably worst than if the eclipse didn't happen at all.
I lived in South Carolina during the last eclipse and now I'm smack dab in the middle of this one's path as well. It's usually pretty cloudy where I was living, but it was a beautiful day when the eclipse arrived. The reaction of the wildlife was pretty incredible, and it's the only effect that would be largely absent in the desert.
Dirtman1016 t1_jd2ktqk wrote
This is why I chose Arkansas over Illinois, despite the latter being closer!
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