ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Destin vs Newport Beach: weather in October
Essentially a tie in October: Destin is 49% clear historically, Newport Beach is 49% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 79°F vs 73°F. Destin also sees measurably more rain than Newport Beach this month (25% vs 8% of days). Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
Destin
FL
- Clear days, October
- 49%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 79°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 56%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 43%
- Rain frequency
- 25% of days
Newport Beach
CA
- Clear days, October
- 49%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 73°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 53%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 46%
- Rain frequency
- 8% of days
Frequently asked
Is Destin or Newport Beach warmer in October?
Destin runs warmer by day in October. Destin averages highs of 79°F (highs n=248 days); Newport Beach averages highs of 73°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Destin or Newport Beach in October?
Destin is measurably wetter than Newport Beach. Days with measurable rain: Destin 25%, Newport Beach 8% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in October, Destin or Newport Beach?
Essentially a tie in October: Destin is 49% clear historically, Newport Beach is 49% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 79°F vs 73°F. Destin also sees measurably more rain than Newport Beach this month (25% vs 8% of days). Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
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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.