ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Sarasota vs Scottsdale: weather in October
Scottsdale is the clear winner for sun in October: 83% of days historically clear versus just 39% in Sarasota — a 44-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Sarasota also sees measurably more rain than Scottsdale this month (36% vs 7% of days). This isn't close.
Sarasota
FL
- Clear days, October
- 39%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 83°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 30%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 48%
- Rain frequency
- 36% of days
Scottsdale
AZ
- Clear days, October
- 83%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 89°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 77%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 88%
- Rain frequency
- 7% of days
Frequently asked
Is Sarasota or Scottsdale warmer in October?
Scottsdale runs warmer by day in October. Sarasota averages highs of 83°F (highs n=248 days); Scottsdale averages highs of 89°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Sarasota or Scottsdale in October?
Sarasota is measurably wetter than Scottsdale. Days with measurable rain: Sarasota 36%, Scottsdale 7% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in October, Sarasota or Scottsdale?
Scottsdale is the clear winner for sun in October: 83% of days historically clear versus just 39% in Sarasota — a 44-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Sarasota also sees measurably more rain than Scottsdale this month (36% vs 7% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Sarasota vs Scottsdale 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.