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ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data

Palm Springs Desert vs Wine Country Sonoma: weather in November

Palm Springs Desert is the clear winner for sun in November: 72% of days historically clear versus just 16% in Wine Country Sonoma — a 56-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Wine Country Sonoma also sees measurably more rain than Palm Springs Desert this month (21% vs 6% 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 November. For this week’s actual forecast, each destination links to its live page below.

Palm Springs Desert

CA

Clear days, November
72%
Sample size
n=240 days
Avg high
78°F
Early November (1st–15th)
78%
Late November (16th–end)
65%
Rain frequency
6% of days

Wine Country Sonoma

CA

Clear days, November
16%
Sample size
n=240 days
Avg high
65°F
Early November (1st–15th)
31%
Late November (16th–end)
2%
Rain frequency
21% of days

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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 7-day outlook for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.