ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Palm Springs Desert vs Sarasota: weather in May
Palm Springs Desert is the clear winner for sun in May: 98% of days historically clear versus just 40% in Sarasota — a 58-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Sarasota also sees measurably more rain than Palm Springs Desert this month (36% vs 1% of days). This isn't close.
Palm Springs Desert
CA
- Clear days, May
- 98%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 95°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 98%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 98%
- Rain frequency
- 1% of days
Sarasota
FL
- Clear days, May
- 40%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 85°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 48%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 32%
- Rain frequency
- 36% of days
Frequently asked
Is Palm Springs Desert or Sarasota warmer in May?
Palm Springs Desert runs warmer by day in May. Palm Springs Desert averages highs of 95°F (highs n=248 days); Sarasota averages highs of 85°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Palm Springs Desert or Sarasota in May?
Sarasota is measurably wetter than Palm Springs Desert. Days with measurable rain: Palm Springs Desert 1%, Sarasota 36% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in May, Palm Springs Desert or Sarasota?
Palm Springs Desert is the clear winner for sun in May: 98% of days historically clear versus just 40% in Sarasota — a 58-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Sarasota also sees measurably more rain than Palm Springs Desert this month (36% vs 1% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Palm Springs Desert 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.