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ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data

Palm Springs Desert vs Sarasota: weather in September

Palm Springs Desert is the clear winner for sun in September: 94% of days historically clear versus just 11% in Sarasota — a 83-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Sarasota also sees measurably more rain than Palm Springs Desert this month (67% vs 4% of days). This isn't close.

What you are reading: 8-year historical averages, not a forecast. Either destination can still surprise you this specific September. For the actual forecast right now, each destination links to its live page below.

Palm Springs Desert

CA

Clear days, September
94%
Sample size
n=240 days
Avg high
102°F
Early September (1st–15th)
94%
Late September (16th–end)
94%
Rain frequency
4% of days

Sarasota

FL

Clear days, September
11%
Sample size
n=240 days
Avg high
86°F
Early September (1st–15th)
6%
Late September (16th–end)
16%
Rain frequency
67% of days
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Frequently asked

Is Palm Springs Desert or Sarasota warmer in September?

Palm Springs Desert runs warmer by day in September. Palm Springs Desert averages highs of 102°F (highs n=240 days); Sarasota averages highs of 86°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.

Does it rain more in Palm Springs Desert or Sarasota in September?

Sarasota is measurably wetter than Palm Springs Desert. Days with measurable rain: Palm Springs Desert 4%, Sarasota 67% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.

Which is sunnier in September, Palm Springs Desert or Sarasota?

Palm Springs Desert is the clear winner for sun in September: 94% of days historically clear versus just 11% in Sarasota — a 83-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Sarasota also sees measurably more rain than Palm Springs Desert this month (67% vs 4% 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.