ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Destin vs Newport Beach: weather in July
Newport Beach is the clear winner for sun in July: 71% of days historically clear versus just 4% in Destin — a 67-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Destin also sees measurably more rain than Newport Beach this month (79% vs 1% of days). This isn't close.
Destin
FL
- Clear days, July
- 4%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 88°F
- Early July (1st–15th)
- 3%
- Late July (16th–end)
- 5%
- Rain frequency
- 79% of days
Newport Beach
CA
- Clear days, July
- 71%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 75°F
- Early July (1st–15th)
- 61%
- Late July (16th–end)
- 80%
- Rain frequency
- 1% of days
Frequently asked
Is Destin or Newport Beach warmer in July?
Destin runs warmer by day in July. Destin averages highs of 88°F (highs n=248 days); Newport Beach averages highs of 75°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Destin or Newport Beach in July?
Destin is measurably wetter than Newport Beach. Days with measurable rain: Destin 79%, Newport Beach 1% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in July, Destin or Newport Beach?
Newport Beach is the clear winner for sun in July: 71% of days historically clear versus just 4% in Destin — a 67-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Destin also sees measurably more rain than Newport Beach this month (79% vs 1% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Destin vs Newport Beach 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.