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Sarasota weather

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NWSNational Blend (NBM)
82°
Clear
Feels 93° · Wind 5 mph · Humidity 87%
AmericanNOAA GFS
81°
Mainly clear
Feels 93° · Wind 2 mph · Humidity 92%
EuropeanECMWF
83°
Clear
Feels 93° · Wind 7 mph · Humidity 83%

Latest for Sarasota: NWS (National Blend (NBM)): 82° Clear · American (NOAA GFS): 81° Mainly clear · European (ECMWF): 83° Clear.

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Sarasota and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

7-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Sarasota, FL is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 87°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 56°F), with roughly 47 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Sarasota right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

Sarasota climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
69°
56°
Feb
72°
59°
Mar
76°
64°
Apr
79°
67°
May
84°
72°
Jun
86°
76°
Jul
87°
79°
Aug
87°
79°
Sep
85°
76°
Oct
81°
71°
Nov
76°
65°
Dec
69°
59°

Which forecast is most accurate in the US?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
Behind Apple Weather, Windy
88
/100rank #1
85±1.5°F96±1.2 mph8592% hitECMWF — European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
Behind Windy & many free apps
74
/100rank #2
82±1.8°F92±2.6 mph5374% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 40 cities. Lower error means a higher score. The apps you know (AccuWeather, Apple Weather, The Weather Channel) are built on these models.

Common questions

What's the weather in Sarasota today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Sarasota today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Sarasota today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Sarasota and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Sarasota?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Sarasota forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Sarasota?
July is typically the warmest month in Sarasota, with average highs around 87°F.
How cold does Sarasota get?
The coldest month in Sarasota is January, when overnight lows average about 56°F.
How much rain does Sarasota get?
Sarasota sees roughly 47 in of precipitation a year, with August usually the wettest month.

The forecasts Americans check

The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.

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