ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Martha's Vineyard vs Sea Island: weather in October
Sea Island is the clear winner for sun in October: 42% of days historically clear versus just 3% in Martha's Vineyard — a 39-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
Martha's Vineyard
MA
- Clear days, October
- 3%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 63°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 4%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 2%
- Rain frequency
- 36% of days
Sea Island
GA
- Clear days, October
- 42%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 77°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 40%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 44%
- Rain frequency
- 30% of days
Frequently asked
Is Martha's Vineyard or Sea Island warmer in October?
Sea Island runs warmer by day in October. Martha's Vineyard averages highs of 63°F (highs n=248 days); Sea Island averages highs of 77°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Martha's Vineyard or Sea Island in October?
Days with measurable rain: Martha's Vineyard 36%, Sea Island 30% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in October, Martha's Vineyard or Sea Island?
Sea Island is the clear winner for sun in October: 42% of days historically clear versus just 3% in Martha's Vineyard — a 39-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
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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.