ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Destin vs Hudson Valley: weather in April
Destin is the clear winner for sun in April: 38% of days historically clear versus just 4% in Hudson Valley — a 34-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
Destin
FL
- Clear days, April
- 38%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 75°F
- Early April (1st–15th)
- 30%
- Late April (16th–end)
- 47%
- Rain frequency
- 32% of days
Hudson Valley
NY
- Clear days, April
- 4%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 59°F
- Early April (1st–15th)
- 5%
- Late April (16th–end)
- 3%
- Rain frequency
- 42% of days
Frequently asked
Is Destin or Hudson Valley warmer in April?
Destin runs warmer by day in April. Destin averages highs of 75°F (highs n=240 days); Hudson Valley averages highs of 59°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Destin or Hudson Valley in April?
Days with measurable rain: Destin 32%, Hudson Valley 42% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in April, Destin or Hudson Valley?
Destin is the clear winner for sun in April: 38% of days historically clear versus just 4% in Hudson Valley — 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.