ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Destin vs Tampa: weather in December
Tampa is the clear winner for sun in December: 34% of days historically clear versus just 4% in Destin — a 30-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
Destin
FL
- Clear days, December
- 4%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 64°F
- Early December (1st–15th)
- 2%
- Late December (16th–end)
- 5%
- Rain frequency
- 33% of days
Tampa
FL
- Clear days, December
- 34%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 72°F
- Early December (1st–15th)
- 39%
- Late December (16th–end)
- 30%
- Rain frequency
- 23% of days
Frequently asked
Is Destin or Tampa warmer in December?
Tampa runs warmer by day in December. Destin averages highs of 64°F (highs n=248 days); Tampa averages highs of 72°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Destin or Tampa in December?
Days with measurable rain: Destin 33%, Tampa 23% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in December, Destin or Tampa?
Tampa is the clear winner for sun in December: 34% of days historically clear versus just 4% in Destin — a 30-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.