ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Destin vs San Antonio: weather in August
San Antonio is the clear winner for sun in August: 45% of days historically clear versus just 10% in Destin — a 35-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Destin also sees measurably more rain than San Antonio this month (73% vs 24% of days). This isn't close.
Destin
FL
- Clear days, August
- 10%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 87°F
- Early August (1st–15th)
- 8%
- Late August (16th–end)
- 12%
- Rain frequency
- 73% of days
San Antonio
TX
- Clear days, August
- 45%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 97°F
- Early August (1st–15th)
- 51%
- Late August (16th–end)
- 39%
- Rain frequency
- 24% of days
Frequently asked
Is Destin or San Antonio warmer in August?
San Antonio runs warmer by day in August. Destin averages highs of 87°F (highs n=248 days); San Antonio averages highs of 97°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Destin or San Antonio in August?
Destin is measurably wetter than San Antonio. Days with measurable rain: Destin 73%, San Antonio 24% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in August, Destin or San Antonio?
San Antonio is the clear winner for sun in August: 45% of days historically clear versus just 10% in Destin — a 35-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Destin also sees measurably more rain than San Antonio this month (73% vs 24% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Destin vs San Antonio 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.