ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Denver vs Sarasota: weather in December
Sarasota is the clear winner for sun in December: 31% of days historically clear versus just 1% in Denver — a 30-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
Denver
CO
- Clear days, December
- 1%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 47°F
- Early December (1st–15th)
- 0%
- Late December (16th–end)
- 1%
- Rain frequency
- 10% of days
Sarasota
FL
- Clear days, December
- 31%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 72°F
- Early December (1st–15th)
- 36%
- Late December (16th–end)
- 27%
- Rain frequency
- 22% of days
Frequently asked
Is Denver or Sarasota warmer in December?
Sarasota runs warmer by day in December. Denver averages highs of 47°F (highs n=248 days); Sarasota averages highs of 72°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Denver or Sarasota in December?
Days with measurable rain: Denver 10%, Sarasota 22% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in December, Denver or Sarasota?
Sarasota is the clear winner for sun in December: 31% of days historically clear versus just 1% in Denver — a 30-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.