ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Sarasota vs Taos: weather in October
Sarasota edges out Taos for sun in October: 39% clear historically versus 17% (8-year ERA5 average, a 22-point gap). Sarasota also sees measurably more rain than Taos this month (36% vs 17% of days). Both are viable — Sarasota is the safer bet.
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
Taos
NM
- Clear days, October
- 17%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 64°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 28%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 6%
- Rain frequency
- 17% of days
Frequently asked
Is Sarasota or Taos warmer in October?
Sarasota runs warmer by day in October. Sarasota averages highs of 83°F (highs n=248 days); Taos averages highs of 64°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Sarasota or Taos in October?
Sarasota is measurably wetter than Taos. Days with measurable rain: Sarasota 36%, Taos 17% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in October, Sarasota or Taos?
Sarasota edges out Taos for sun in October: 39% clear historically versus 17% (8-year ERA5 average, a 22-point gap). Sarasota also sees measurably more rain than Taos this month (36% vs 17% of days). Both are viable — Sarasota is the safer bet.
Compare Sarasota vs Taos 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.