ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Marfa vs Sarasota: weather in January
Sarasota edges out Marfa for sun in January: 17% clear historically versus 1% (8-year ERA5 average, a 16-point gap). Sarasota also sees measurably more rain than Marfa this month (24% vs 9% of days). Both are viable — Sarasota is the safer bet.
Marfa
TX
- Clear days, January
- 1%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 59°F
- Early January (1st–15th)
- 2%
- Late January (16th–end)
- 0%
- Rain frequency
- 9% of days
Sarasota
FL
- Clear days, January
- 17%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 68°F
- Early January (1st–15th)
- 18%
- Late January (16th–end)
- 17%
- Rain frequency
- 24% of days
Frequently asked
Is Marfa or Sarasota warmer in January?
Sarasota runs warmer by day in January. Marfa averages highs of 59°F (highs n=248 days); Sarasota averages highs of 68°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Marfa or Sarasota in January?
Sarasota is measurably wetter than Marfa. Days with measurable rain: Marfa 9%, Sarasota 24% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in January, Marfa or Sarasota?
Sarasota edges out Marfa for sun in January: 17% clear historically versus 1% (8-year ERA5 average, a 16-point gap). Sarasota also sees measurably more rain than Marfa this month (24% vs 9% of days). Both are viable — Sarasota is the safer bet.
Compare Marfa 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.