ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Destin vs Newport Beach: weather in May
Destin is the clear winner for sun in May: 38% of days historically clear versus just 8% in Newport Beach — a 30-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Destin also sees measurably more rain than Newport Beach this month (41% vs 7% of days). This isn't close.
Destin
FL
- Clear days, May
- 38%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 82°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 45%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 32%
- Rain frequency
- 41% of days
Newport Beach
CA
- Clear days, May
- 8%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 67°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 11%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 5%
- Rain frequency
- 7% of days
Frequently asked
Is Destin or Newport Beach warmer in May?
Destin runs warmer by day in May. Destin averages highs of 82°F (highs n=248 days); Newport Beach averages highs of 67°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Destin or Newport Beach in May?
Destin is measurably wetter than Newport Beach. Days with measurable rain: Destin 41%, Newport Beach 7% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in May, Destin or Newport Beach?
Destin is the clear winner for sun in May: 38% of days historically clear versus just 8% in Newport Beach — a 30-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Destin also sees measurably more rain than Newport Beach this month (41% vs 7% 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.