ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Birmingham vs Miami: weather in November
Miami edges out Birmingham for sun in November: 25% clear historically versus 14% (8-year ERA5 average, a 11-point gap). Miami also sees measurably more rain than Birmingham this month (44% vs 26% of days). Both are viable — Miami is the safer bet.
Birmingham
AL
- Clear days, November
- 14%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 64°F
- Early November (1st–15th)
- 21%
- Late November (16th–end)
- 6%
- Rain frequency
- 26% of days
Miami
FL
- Clear days, November
- 25%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 80°F
- Early November (1st–15th)
- 12%
- Late November (16th–end)
- 38%
- Rain frequency
- 44% of days
Frequently asked
Is Birmingham or Miami warmer in November?
Miami runs warmer by day in November. Birmingham averages highs of 64°F (highs n=240 days); Miami averages highs of 80°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Birmingham or Miami in November?
Miami is measurably wetter than Birmingham. Days with measurable rain: Birmingham 26%, Miami 44% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in November, Birmingham or Miami?
Miami edges out Birmingham for sun in November: 25% clear historically versus 14% (8-year ERA5 average, a 11-point gap). Miami also sees measurably more rain than Birmingham this month (44% vs 26% of days). Both are viable — Miami is the safer bet.
Compare Birmingham vs Miami 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.