ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Birmingham vs Sea Island: weather in February
Sea Island edges out Birmingham for sun in February: 8% clear historically versus 1% (8-year ERA5 average, a 7-point gap). Both are viable — Sea Island is the safer bet.
Birmingham
AL
- Clear days, February
- 1%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 62°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 0%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 2%
- Rain frequency
- 44% of days
Sea Island
GA
- Clear days, February
- 8%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 65°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 3%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 13%
- Rain frequency
- 33% of days
Frequently asked
Is Birmingham or Sea Island warmer in February?
Sea Island runs warmer by day in February. Birmingham averages highs of 62°F (highs n=226 days); Sea Island averages highs of 65°F (highs n=226 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Birmingham or Sea Island in February?
Days with measurable rain: Birmingham 44%, Sea Island 33% (n=226 and n=226 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in February, Birmingham or Sea Island?
Sea Island edges out Birmingham for sun in February: 8% clear historically versus 1% (8-year ERA5 average, a 7-point gap). Both are viable — Sea Island is the safer bet.
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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.