ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Marfa vs Sarasota: weather in March
Essentially a tie in March: Marfa is 48% clear historically, Sarasota is 49% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 72°F vs 77°F. Sarasota also sees measurably more rain than Marfa this month (22% vs 7% of days). Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
Marfa
TX
- Clear days, March
- 48%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 72°F
- Early March (1st–15th)
- 40%
- Late March (16th–end)
- 55%
- Rain frequency
- 7% of days
Sarasota
FL
- Clear days, March
- 49%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 77°F
- Early March (1st–15th)
- 44%
- Late March (16th–end)
- 53%
- Rain frequency
- 22% of days
Frequently asked
Is Marfa or Sarasota warmer in March?
Sarasota runs warmer by day in March. Marfa averages highs of 72°F (highs n=248 days); Sarasota averages highs of 77°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Marfa or Sarasota in March?
Sarasota is measurably wetter than Marfa. Days with measurable rain: Marfa 7%, Sarasota 22% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in March, Marfa or Sarasota?
Essentially a tie in March: Marfa is 48% clear historically, Sarasota is 49% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 72°F vs 77°F. Sarasota also sees measurably more rain than Marfa this month (22% vs 7% of days). Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
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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.