ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Key West vs Palm Desert: weather in November
Palm Desert is the clear winner for sun in November: 68% of days historically clear versus just 30% in Key West — a 38-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Key West also sees measurably more rain than Palm Desert this month (28% vs 8% of days). This isn't close.
Key West
FL
- Clear days, November
- 30%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 78°F
- Early November (1st–15th)
- 22%
- Late November (16th–end)
- 39%
- Rain frequency
- 28% of days
Palm Desert
CA
- Clear days, November
- 68%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 76°F
- Early November (1st–15th)
- 78%
- Late November (16th–end)
- 58%
- Rain frequency
- 8% of days
Frequently asked
Is Key West or Palm Desert warmer in November?
Key West runs warmer by day in November. Key West averages highs of 78°F (highs n=240 days); Palm Desert averages highs of 76°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Key West or Palm Desert in November?
Key West is measurably wetter than Palm Desert. Days with measurable rain: Key West 28%, Palm Desert 8% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in November, Key West or Palm Desert?
Palm Desert is the clear winner for sun in November: 68% of days historically clear versus just 30% in Key West — a 38-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Key West also sees measurably more rain than Palm Desert this month (28% vs 8% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Key West vs Palm Desert 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.