ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Asheville vs Naples: weather in February
Naples is the clear winner for sun in February: 41% of days historically clear versus just 1% in Asheville — a 40-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Asheville also sees measurably more rain than Naples this month (45% vs 21% of days). This isn't close.
Asheville
NC
- Clear days, February
- 1%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 54°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 1%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 1%
- Rain frequency
- 45% of days
Naples
FL
- Clear days, February
- 41%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 79°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 38%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 44%
- Rain frequency
- 21% of days
Frequently asked
Is Asheville or Naples warmer in February?
Naples runs warmer by day in February. Asheville averages highs of 54°F (highs n=226 days); Naples averages highs of 79°F (highs n=226 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Asheville or Naples in February?
Asheville is measurably wetter than Naples. Days with measurable rain: Asheville 45%, Naples 21% (n=226 and n=226 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in February, Asheville or Naples?
Naples is the clear winner for sun in February: 41% of days historically clear versus just 1% in Asheville — a 40-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Asheville also sees measurably more rain than Naples this month (45% vs 21% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Asheville vs Naples 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.