ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Hudson Valley vs Palm Beach: weather in March
Palm Beach is the clear winner for sun in March: 36% of days historically clear versus just 0% in Hudson Valley — a 36-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
Hudson Valley
NY
- Clear days, March
- 0%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 50°F
- Early March (1st–15th)
- 0%
- Late March (16th–end)
- 0%
- Rain frequency
- 38% of days
Palm Beach
FL
- Clear days, March
- 36%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 79°F
- Early March (1st–15th)
- 32%
- Late March (16th–end)
- 40%
- Rain frequency
- 30% of days
Frequently asked
Is Hudson Valley or Palm Beach warmer in March?
Palm Beach runs warmer by day in March. Hudson Valley averages highs of 50°F (highs n=248 days); Palm Beach averages highs of 79°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Hudson Valley or Palm Beach in March?
Days with measurable rain: Hudson Valley 38%, Palm Beach 30% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in March, Hudson Valley or Palm Beach?
Palm Beach is the clear winner for sun in March: 36% of days historically clear versus just 0% in Hudson Valley — a 36-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.