ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Cayman Islands vs Phoenix: weather in February
Phoenix is the clear winner for sun in February: 41% of days historically clear versus just 11% in Cayman Islands — a 30-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Cayman Islands also sees measurably more rain than Phoenix this month (57% vs 11% of days). This isn't close.
Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands
- Clear days, February
- 11%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 82°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 8%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 15%
- Rain frequency
- 57% of days
Phoenix
AZ
- Clear days, February
- 41%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 70°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 42%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 40%
- Rain frequency
- 11% of days
Frequently asked
Is Cayman Islands or Phoenix warmer in February?
Cayman Islands runs warmer by day in February. Cayman Islands averages highs of 82°F (highs n=226 days); Phoenix averages highs of 70°F (highs n=226 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Cayman Islands or Phoenix in February?
Cayman Islands is measurably wetter than Phoenix. Days with measurable rain: Cayman Islands 57%, Phoenix 11% (n=226 and n=226 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in February, Cayman Islands or Phoenix?
Phoenix is the clear winner for sun in February: 41% of days historically clear versus just 11% in Cayman Islands — a 30-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Cayman Islands also sees measurably more rain than Phoenix this month (57% vs 11% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Cayman Islands vs Phoenix 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.