ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Palm Springs vs Sarasota: weather in May
Palm Springs is the clear winner for sun in May: 96% of days historically clear versus just 40% in Sarasota — a 56-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Sarasota also sees measurably more rain than Palm Springs this month (36% vs 1% of days). This isn't close.
Palm Springs
CA
- Clear days, May
- 96%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 93°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 98%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 95%
- 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 or Sarasota warmer in May?
Palm Springs runs warmer by day in May. Palm Springs averages highs of 93°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 or Sarasota in May?
Sarasota is measurably wetter than Palm Springs. Days with measurable rain: Palm Springs 1%, Sarasota 36% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in May, Palm Springs or Sarasota?
Palm Springs is the clear winner for sun in May: 96% of days historically clear versus just 40% in Sarasota — a 56-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Sarasota also sees measurably more rain than Palm Springs this month (36% vs 1% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Palm Springs 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.