ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Cartagena vs Orlando: weather in January
Cartagena is the clear winner for sun in January: 51% of days historically clear versus just 20% in Orlando — a 31-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
Cartagena
Colombia
- Clear days, January
- 51%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 89°F
- Early January (1st–15th)
- 40%
- Late January (16th–end)
- 62%
- Rain frequency
- 15% of days
Orlando
FL
- Clear days, January
- 20%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 69°F
- Early January (1st–15th)
- 19%
- Late January (16th–end)
- 20%
- Rain frequency
- 25% of days
Frequently asked
Is Cartagena or Orlando warmer in January?
Cartagena runs warmer by day in January. Cartagena averages highs of 89°F (highs n=248 days); Orlando averages highs of 69°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Cartagena or Orlando in January?
Days with measurable rain: Cartagena 15%, Orlando 25% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in January, Cartagena or Orlando?
Cartagena is the clear winner for sun in January: 51% of days historically clear versus just 20% in Orlando — a 31-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
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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.