ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Phoenix vs Sarasota: weather in April
Phoenix is the clear winner for sun in April: 94% of days historically clear versus just 50% in Sarasota — a 44-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Sarasota also sees measurably more rain than Phoenix this month (34% vs 2% of days). This isn't close.
Phoenix
AZ
- Clear days, April
- 94%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 88°F
- Early April (1st–15th)
- 92%
- Late April (16th–end)
- 95%
- Rain frequency
- 2% of days
Sarasota
FL
- Clear days, April
- 50%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 80°F
- Early April (1st–15th)
- 45%
- Late April (16th–end)
- 54%
- Rain frequency
- 34% of days
Frequently asked
Is Phoenix or Sarasota warmer in April?
Phoenix runs warmer by day in April. Phoenix averages highs of 88°F (highs n=240 days); Sarasota averages highs of 80°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Phoenix or Sarasota in April?
Sarasota is measurably wetter than Phoenix. Days with measurable rain: Phoenix 2%, Sarasota 34% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in April, Phoenix or Sarasota?
Phoenix is the clear winner for sun in April: 94% of days historically clear versus just 50% in Sarasota — a 44-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Sarasota also sees measurably more rain than Phoenix this month (34% vs 2% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Phoenix 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.