ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Moab vs Tampa: weather in February
Tampa is the clear winner for sun in February: 40% of days historically clear versus just 0% in Moab — a 40-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
Moab
UT
- Clear days, February
- 0%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 50°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 0%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 0%
- Rain frequency
- 21% of days
Tampa
FL
- Clear days, February
- 40%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 76°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 39%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 42%
- Rain frequency
- 24% of days
Frequently asked
Is Moab or Tampa warmer in February?
Tampa runs warmer by day in February. Moab averages highs of 50°F (highs n=226 days); Tampa averages highs of 76°F (highs n=226 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Moab or Tampa in February?
Days with measurable rain: Moab 21%, Tampa 24% (n=226 and n=226 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in February, Moab or Tampa?
Tampa is the clear winner for sun in February: 40% of days historically clear versus just 0% in Moab — a 40-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.