ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Charleston vs Turks & Caicos: weather in February
Turks & Caicos is the clear winner for sun in February: 36% of days historically clear versus just 5% in Charleston — a 31-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
Charleston
SC
- Clear days, February
- 5%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 63°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 2%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 8%
- Rain frequency
- 34% of days
Turks & Caicos
Turks & Caicos Is
- Clear days, February
- 36%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 78°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 40%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 31%
- Rain frequency
- 23% of days
Frequently asked
Is Charleston or Turks & Caicos warmer in February?
Turks & Caicos runs warmer by day in February. Charleston averages highs of 63°F (highs n=226 days); Turks & Caicos averages highs of 78°F (highs n=226 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Charleston or Turks & Caicos in February?
Days with measurable rain: Charleston 34%, Turks & Caicos 23% (n=226 and n=226 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in February, Charleston or Turks & Caicos?
Turks & Caicos is the clear winner for sun in February: 36% of days historically clear versus just 5% in Charleston — 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.