ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Jacksonville vs Sarasota: weather in July
Essentially a tie in July: Jacksonville is 8% clear historically, Sarasota is 5% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 90°F vs 87°F. Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
Jacksonville
FL
- Clear days, July
- 8%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 90°F
- Early July (1st–15th)
- 4%
- Late July (16th–end)
- 11%
- Rain frequency
- 75% of days
Sarasota
FL
- Clear days, July
- 5%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 87°F
- Early July (1st–15th)
- 9%
- Late July (16th–end)
- 2%
- Rain frequency
- 76% of days
Frequently asked
Is Jacksonville or Sarasota warmer in July?
Jacksonville runs warmer by day in July. Jacksonville averages highs of 90°F (highs n=248 days); Sarasota averages highs of 87°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Jacksonville or Sarasota in July?
Days with measurable rain: Jacksonville 75%, Sarasota 76% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in July, Jacksonville or Sarasota?
Essentially a tie in July: Jacksonville is 8% clear historically, Sarasota is 5% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 90°F vs 87°F. Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
Compare Jacksonville 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.