ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Carmel-by-the-Sea vs Leavenworth: weather in March
Essentially a tie in March: Carmel-by-the-Sea is 1% clear historically, Leavenworth is 0% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 58°F vs 49°F. Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
Carmel-by-the-Sea
CA
- Clear days, March
- 1%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 58°F
- Early March (1st–15th)
- 0%
- Late March (16th–end)
- 2%
- Rain frequency
- 44% of days
Leavenworth
WA
- Clear days, March
- 0%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 49°F
- Early March (1st–15th)
- 0%
- Late March (16th–end)
- 0%
- Rain frequency
- 36% of days
Frequently asked
Is Carmel-by-the-Sea or Leavenworth warmer in March?
Carmel-by-the-Sea runs warmer by day in March. Carmel-by-the-Sea averages highs of 58°F (highs n=248 days); Leavenworth averages highs of 49°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Carmel-by-the-Sea or Leavenworth in March?
Days with measurable rain: Carmel-by-the-Sea 44%, Leavenworth 36% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in March, Carmel-by-the-Sea or Leavenworth?
Essentially a tie in March: Carmel-by-the-Sea is 1% clear historically, Leavenworth is 0% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 58°F vs 49°F. Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
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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.