ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
30A / Seaside vs Sedona: weather in May
Sedona is the clear winner for sun in May: 82% of days historically clear versus just 42% in 30A / Seaside — a 40-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. 30A / Seaside also sees measurably more rain than Sedona this month (38% vs 7% of days). This isn't close.
30A / Seaside
FL
- Clear days, May
- 42%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 81°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 51%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 34%
- Rain frequency
- 38% of days
Sedona
AZ
- Clear days, May
- 82%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 81°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 80%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 83%
- Rain frequency
- 7% of days
Frequently asked
Is 30A / Seaside or Sedona warmer in May?
Equally warm by day in May. 30A / Seaside averages highs of 81°F (highs n=248 days); Sedona averages highs of 81°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in 30A / Seaside or Sedona in May?
30A / Seaside is measurably wetter than Sedona. Days with measurable rain: 30A / Seaside 38%, Sedona 7% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in May, 30A / Seaside or Sedona?
Sedona is the clear winner for sun in May: 82% of days historically clear versus just 42% in 30A / Seaside — a 40-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. 30A / Seaside also sees measurably more rain than Sedona this month (38% vs 7% of days). This isn't close.
Compare 30A / Seaside vs Sedona 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.