ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Amelia Island vs Moab: weather in October
Moab edges out Amelia Island for sun in October: 41% clear historically versus 34% (8-year ERA5 average, a 7-point gap). Amelia Island also sees measurably more rain than Moab this month (36% vs 16% of days). Both are viable — Moab is the safer bet.
Amelia Island
FL
- Clear days, October
- 34%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 78°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 30%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 37%
- Rain frequency
- 36% of days
Moab
UT
- Clear days, October
- 41%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 70°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 55%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 27%
- Rain frequency
- 16% of days
Frequently asked
Is Amelia Island or Moab warmer in October?
Amelia Island runs warmer by day in October. Amelia Island averages highs of 78°F (highs n=248 days); Moab averages highs of 70°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Amelia Island or Moab in October?
Amelia Island is measurably wetter than Moab. Days with measurable rain: Amelia Island 36%, Moab 16% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in October, Amelia Island or Moab?
Moab edges out Amelia Island for sun in October: 41% clear historically versus 34% (8-year ERA5 average, a 7-point gap). Amelia Island also sees measurably more rain than Moab this month (36% vs 16% of days). Both are viable — Moab is the safer bet.
Compare Amelia Island vs Moab 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.