ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Sarasota vs Wilmington: weather in November
Sarasota is the clear winner for sun in November: 42% of days historically clear versus just 8% in Wilmington — a 34-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
Sarasota
FL
- Clear days, November
- 42%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 76°F
- Early November (1st–15th)
- 38%
- Late November (16th–end)
- 47%
- Rain frequency
- 24% of days
Wilmington
NC
- Clear days, November
- 8%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 66°F
- Early November (1st–15th)
- 14%
- Late November (16th–end)
- 2%
- Rain frequency
- 28% of days
Frequently asked
Is Sarasota or Wilmington warmer in November?
Sarasota runs warmer by day in November. Sarasota averages highs of 76°F (highs n=240 days); Wilmington averages highs of 66°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Sarasota or Wilmington in November?
Days with measurable rain: Sarasota 24%, Wilmington 28% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in November, Sarasota or Wilmington?
Sarasota is the clear winner for sun in November: 42% of days historically clear versus just 8% in Wilmington — a 34-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
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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.