ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Denver vs Sarasota: weather in February
Sarasota is the clear winner for sun in February: 38% of days historically clear versus just 0% in Denver — a 38-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
Denver
CO
- Clear days, February
- 0%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 43°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 0%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 0%
- Rain frequency
- 19% of days
Sarasota
FL
- Clear days, February
- 38%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 74°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 33%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 43%
- Rain frequency
- 19% of days
Frequently asked
Is Denver or Sarasota warmer in February?
Sarasota runs warmer by day in February. Denver averages highs of 43°F (highs n=226 days); Sarasota averages highs of 74°F (highs n=226 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Denver or Sarasota in February?
Days with measurable rain: Denver 19%, Sarasota 19% (n=226 and n=226 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in February, Denver or Sarasota?
Sarasota is the clear winner for sun in February: 38% of days historically clear versus just 0% in Denver — 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.