ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Charlotte vs Sarasota: weather in August
Charlotte edges out Sarasota for sun in August: 23% clear historically versus 5% (8-year ERA5 average, a 18-point gap). Sarasota also sees measurably more rain than Charlotte this month (80% vs 46% of days). Both are viable — Charlotte is the safer bet.
Charlotte
NC
- Clear days, August
- 23%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 87°F
- Early August (1st–15th)
- 12%
- Late August (16th–end)
- 33%
- Rain frequency
- 46% of days
Sarasota
FL
- Clear days, August
- 5%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 88°F
- Early August (1st–15th)
- 4%
- Late August (16th–end)
- 5%
- Rain frequency
- 80% of days
Frequently asked
Is Charlotte or Sarasota warmer in August?
Sarasota runs warmer by day in August. Charlotte averages highs of 87°F (highs n=248 days); Sarasota averages highs of 88°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Charlotte or Sarasota in August?
Sarasota is measurably wetter than Charlotte. Days with measurable rain: Charlotte 46%, Sarasota 80% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in August, Charlotte or Sarasota?
Charlotte edges out Sarasota for sun in August: 23% clear historically versus 5% (8-year ERA5 average, a 18-point gap). Sarasota also sees measurably more rain than Charlotte this month (80% vs 46% of days). Both are viable — Charlotte is the safer bet.
Compare Charlotte vs Sarasota 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.