ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Miami vs Sarasota: weather in December
Essentially a tie in December: Miami is 28% clear historically, Sarasota is 31% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 77°F vs 72°F. Miami also sees measurably more rain than Sarasota this month (41% vs 22% of days). Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
Miami
FL
- Clear days, December
- 28%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 77°F
- Early December (1st–15th)
- 35%
- Late December (16th–end)
- 21%
- Rain frequency
- 41% of days
Sarasota
FL
- Clear days, December
- 31%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 72°F
- Early December (1st–15th)
- 36%
- Late December (16th–end)
- 27%
- Rain frequency
- 22% of days
Frequently asked
Is Miami or Sarasota warmer in December?
Miami runs warmer by day in December. Miami averages highs of 77°F (highs n=248 days); Sarasota averages highs of 72°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Miami or Sarasota in December?
Miami is measurably wetter than Sarasota. Days with measurable rain: Miami 41%, Sarasota 22% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in December, Miami or Sarasota?
Essentially a tie in December: Miami is 28% clear historically, Sarasota is 31% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 77°F vs 72°F. Miami also sees measurably more rain than Sarasota this month (41% vs 22% 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.