ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Orlando vs Scottsdale Desert Ridge: weather in February
Essentially a tie in February: Orlando is 33% clear historically, Scottsdale Desert Ridge is 35% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 76°F vs 68°F. Orlando also sees measurably more rain than Scottsdale Desert Ridge this month (30% vs 13% of days). Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
Orlando
FL
- Clear days, February
- 33%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 76°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 28%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 39%
- Rain frequency
- 30% of days
Scottsdale Desert Ridge
AZ
- Clear days, February
- 35%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 68°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 36%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 33%
- Rain frequency
- 13% of days
Frequently asked
Is Orlando or Scottsdale Desert Ridge warmer in February?
Orlando runs warmer by day in February. Orlando averages highs of 76°F (highs n=226 days); Scottsdale Desert Ridge averages highs of 68°F (highs n=226 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Orlando or Scottsdale Desert Ridge in February?
Orlando is measurably wetter than Scottsdale Desert Ridge. Days with measurable rain: Orlando 30%, Scottsdale Desert Ridge 13% (n=226 and n=226 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in February, Orlando or Scottsdale Desert Ridge?
Essentially a tie in February: Orlando is 33% clear historically, Scottsdale Desert Ridge is 35% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 76°F vs 68°F. Orlando also sees measurably more rain than Scottsdale Desert Ridge this month (30% vs 13% 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.