ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Marfa vs Sarasota: weather in February
Sarasota edges out Marfa for sun in February: 38% clear historically versus 19% (8-year ERA5 average, a 19-point gap). Both are viable — Sarasota is the safer bet.
Marfa
TX
- Clear days, February
- 19%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 65°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 14%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 25%
- Rain frequency
- 10% 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 Marfa or Sarasota warmer in February?
Sarasota runs warmer by day in February. Marfa averages highs of 65°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 Marfa or Sarasota in February?
Days with measurable rain: Marfa 10%, Sarasota 19% (n=226 and n=226 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in February, Marfa or Sarasota?
Sarasota edges out Marfa for sun in February: 38% clear historically versus 19% (8-year ERA5 average, a 19-point gap). Both are viable — Sarasota is the safer bet.
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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.