ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Asheville vs Naples: weather in March
Naples is the clear winner for sun in March: 48% of days historically clear versus just 3% in Asheville — a 45-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
Asheville
NC
- Clear days, March
- 3%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 59°F
- Early March (1st–15th)
- 1%
- Late March (16th–end)
- 5%
- Rain frequency
- 34% of days
Naples
FL
- Clear days, March
- 48%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 81°F
- Early March (1st–15th)
- 48%
- Late March (16th–end)
- 48%
- Rain frequency
- 21% of days
Frequently asked
Is Asheville or Naples warmer in March?
Naples runs warmer by day in March. Asheville averages highs of 59°F (highs n=248 days); Naples averages highs of 81°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Asheville or Naples in March?
Days with measurable rain: Asheville 34%, Naples 21% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in March, Asheville or Naples?
Naples is the clear winner for sun in March: 48% of days historically clear versus just 3% in Asheville — a 45-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
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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.