ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Naples vs Nashville: weather in March
Naples is the clear winner for sun in March: 48% of days historically clear versus just 8% in Nashville — a 40-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Nashville also sees measurably more rain than Naples this month (38% vs 21% of days). This isn't close.
Naples
FL
- Clear days, March
- 48%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 81°F
- Early March (1st–15th)
- 48%
- Late March (16th–end)
- 48%
- Rain frequency
- 21% of days
Nashville
TN
- Clear days, March
- 8%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 62°F
- Early March (1st–15th)
- 6%
- Late March (16th–end)
- 9%
- Rain frequency
- 38% of days
Frequently asked
Is Naples or Nashville warmer in March?
Naples runs warmer by day in March. Naples averages highs of 81°F (highs n=248 days); Nashville averages highs of 62°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Naples or Nashville in March?
Nashville is measurably wetter than Naples. Days with measurable rain: Naples 21%, Nashville 38% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in March, Naples or Nashville?
Naples is the clear winner for sun in March: 48% of days historically clear versus just 8% in Nashville — a 40-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Nashville also sees measurably more rain than Naples this month (38% vs 21% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Naples vs Nashville 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.