ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Asheville vs Puerto Vallarta: weather in February
Puerto Vallarta is the clear winner for sun in February: 87% of days historically clear versus just 1% in Asheville — a 86-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Asheville also sees measurably more rain than Puerto Vallarta this month (45% vs 7% 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
Puerto Vallarta
Mexico
- Clear days, February
- 87%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 79°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 86%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 89%
- Rain frequency
- 7% of days
Frequently asked
Is Asheville or Puerto Vallarta warmer in February?
Puerto Vallarta runs warmer by day in February. Asheville averages highs of 54°F (highs n=226 days); Puerto Vallarta averages highs of 79°F (highs n=226 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Asheville or Puerto Vallarta in February?
Asheville is measurably wetter than Puerto Vallarta. Days with measurable rain: Asheville 45%, Puerto Vallarta 7% (n=226 and n=226 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in February, Asheville or Puerto Vallarta?
Puerto Vallarta is the clear winner for sun in February: 87% of days historically clear versus just 1% in Asheville — a 86-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Asheville also sees measurably more rain than Puerto Vallarta this month (45% vs 7% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Asheville vs Puerto Vallarta 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.