ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Orlando vs Palm Desert: weather in November
Palm Desert is the clear winner for sun in November: 68% of days historically clear versus just 32% in Orlando — a 36-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Orlando also sees measurably more rain than Palm Desert this month (32% vs 8% of days). This isn't close.
Orlando
FL
- Clear days, November
- 32%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 76°F
- Early November (1st–15th)
- 25%
- Late November (16th–end)
- 40%
- Rain frequency
- 32% of days
Palm Desert
CA
- Clear days, November
- 68%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 76°F
- Early November (1st–15th)
- 78%
- Late November (16th–end)
- 58%
- Rain frequency
- 8% of days
Frequently asked
Is Orlando or Palm Desert warmer in November?
Equally warm by day in November. Orlando averages highs of 76°F (highs n=240 days); Palm Desert averages highs of 76°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Orlando or Palm Desert in November?
Orlando is measurably wetter than Palm Desert. Days with measurable rain: Orlando 32%, Palm Desert 8% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in November, Orlando or Palm Desert?
Palm Desert is the clear winner for sun in November: 68% of days historically clear versus just 32% in Orlando — a 36-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Orlando also sees measurably more rain than Palm Desert this month (32% vs 8% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Orlando vs Palm Desert 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.