ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Miami vs Sarasota: weather in February
Sarasota edges out Miami for sun in February: 38% clear historically versus 26% (8-year ERA5 average, a 12-point gap). Miami also sees measurably more rain than Sarasota this month (46% vs 19% of days). Both are viable — Sarasota is the safer bet.
Miami
FL
- Clear days, February
- 26%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 77°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 28%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 23%
- Rain frequency
- 46% of days
Sarasota
FL
- Clear days, February
- 38%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 74°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 33%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 43%
- Rain frequency
- 19% of days
Frequently asked
Is Miami or Sarasota warmer in February?
Miami runs warmer by day in February. Miami averages highs of 77°F (highs n=226 days); Sarasota averages highs of 74°F (highs n=226 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Miami or Sarasota in February?
Miami is measurably wetter than Sarasota. Days with measurable rain: Miami 46%, Sarasota 19% (n=226 and n=226 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in February, Miami or Sarasota?
Sarasota edges out Miami for sun in February: 38% clear historically versus 26% (8-year ERA5 average, a 12-point gap). Miami also sees measurably more rain than Sarasota this month (46% vs 19% of days). Both are viable — Sarasota is the safer bet.
Compare Miami 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.