ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Cayman Islands vs Scottsdale: weather in February
Scottsdale is the clear winner for sun in February: 42% of days historically clear versus just 11% in Cayman Islands — a 31-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Cayman Islands also sees measurably more rain than Scottsdale this month (57% vs 13% 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
Scottsdale
AZ
- Clear days, February
- 42%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 70°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 43%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 40%
- Rain frequency
- 13% of days
Frequently asked
Is Cayman Islands or Scottsdale warmer in February?
Cayman Islands runs warmer by day in February. Cayman Islands averages highs of 82°F (highs n=226 days); Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale in February?
Cayman Islands is measurably wetter than Scottsdale. Days with measurable rain: Cayman Islands 57%, Scottsdale 13% (n=226 and n=226 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in February, Cayman Islands or Scottsdale?
Scottsdale is the clear winner for sun in February: 42% of days historically clear versus just 11% in Cayman Islands — a 31-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Cayman Islands also sees measurably more rain than Scottsdale this month (57% vs 13% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Cayman Islands vs Scottsdale 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.