ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Mexico City vs Santa Barbara: weather in November
Essentially a tie in November: Mexico City is 52% clear historically, Santa Barbara is 48% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 74°F vs 72°F. Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
Mexico City
Mexico
- Clear days, November
- 52%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 74°F
- Early November (1st–15th)
- 58%
- Late November (16th–end)
- 47%
- Rain frequency
- 11% of days
Santa Barbara
CA
- Clear days, November
- 48%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 72°F
- Early November (1st–15th)
- 65%
- Late November (16th–end)
- 32%
- Rain frequency
- 13% of days
Frequently asked
Is Mexico City or Santa Barbara warmer in November?
Mexico City runs warmer by day in November. Mexico City averages highs of 74°F (highs n=240 days); Santa Barbara averages highs of 72°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Mexico City or Santa Barbara in November?
Days with measurable rain: Mexico City 11%, Santa Barbara 13% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in November, Mexico City or Santa Barbara?
Essentially a tie in November: Mexico City is 52% clear historically, Santa Barbara is 48% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 74°F vs 72°F. Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
Compare Mexico City vs Santa Barbara 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.