ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Asheville vs Puerto Vallarta: weather in November
Puerto Vallarta is the clear winner for sun in November: 77% of days historically clear versus just 4% in Asheville — a 73-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Asheville also sees measurably more rain than Puerto Vallarta this month (24% vs 9% of days). This isn't close.
Asheville
NC
- Clear days, November
- 4%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 58°F
- Early November (1st–15th)
- 7%
- Late November (16th–end)
- 0%
- Rain frequency
- 24% of days
Puerto Vallarta
Mexico
- Clear days, November
- 77%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 84°F
- Early November (1st–15th)
- 72%
- Late November (16th–end)
- 82%
- Rain frequency
- 9% of days
Frequently asked
Is Asheville or Puerto Vallarta warmer in November?
Puerto Vallarta runs warmer by day in November. Asheville averages highs of 58°F (highs n=240 days); Puerto Vallarta averages highs of 84°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Asheville or Puerto Vallarta in November?
Asheville is measurably wetter than Puerto Vallarta. Days with measurable rain: Asheville 24%, Puerto Vallarta 9% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in November, Asheville or Puerto Vallarta?
Puerto Vallarta is the clear winner for sun in November: 77% of days historically clear versus just 4% in Asheville — a 73-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Asheville also sees measurably more rain than Puerto Vallarta this month (24% vs 9% 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.