ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Charlotte vs Sarasota: weather in March
Sarasota is the clear winner for sun in March: 49% of days historically clear versus just 11% in Charlotte — a 38-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
Charlotte
NC
- Clear days, March
- 11%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 64°F
- Early March (1st–15th)
- 8%
- Late March (16th–end)
- 13%
- Rain frequency
- 34% of days
Sarasota
FL
- Clear days, March
- 49%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 77°F
- Early March (1st–15th)
- 44%
- Late March (16th–end)
- 53%
- Rain frequency
- 22% of days
Frequently asked
Is Charlotte or Sarasota warmer in March?
Sarasota runs warmer by day in March. Charlotte averages highs of 64°F (highs n=248 days); Sarasota averages highs of 77°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Charlotte or Sarasota in March?
Days with measurable rain: Charlotte 34%, Sarasota 22% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in March, Charlotte or Sarasota?
Sarasota is the clear winner for sun in March: 49% of days historically clear versus just 11% in Charlotte — a 38-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.