ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Phoenix vs Sarasota: weather in June
Phoenix is the clear winner for sun in June: 94% of days historically clear versus just 8% in Sarasota — a 86-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Sarasota also sees measurably more rain than Phoenix this month (67% vs 3% of days). This isn't close.
Phoenix
AZ
- Clear days, June
- 94%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 105°F
- Early June (1st–15th)
- 97%
- Late June (16th–end)
- 91%
- Rain frequency
- 3% of days
Sarasota
FL
- Clear days, June
- 8%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 86°F
- Early June (1st–15th)
- 5%
- Late June (16th–end)
- 12%
- Rain frequency
- 67% of days
Frequently asked
Is Phoenix or Sarasota warmer in June?
Phoenix runs warmer by day in June. Phoenix averages highs of 105°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 Phoenix or Sarasota in June?
Sarasota is measurably wetter than Phoenix. Days with measurable rain: Phoenix 3%, Sarasota 67% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in June, Phoenix or Sarasota?
Phoenix is the clear winner for sun in June: 94% of days historically clear versus just 8% in Sarasota — a 86-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Sarasota also sees measurably more rain than Phoenix this month (67% vs 3% 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.