ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Exuma vs Panama City Beach: weather in March
Exuma is the clear winner for sun in March: 45% of days historically clear versus just 13% in Panama City Beach — a 32-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
Exuma
Bahamas
- Clear days, March
- 45%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 77°F
- Early March (1st–15th)
- 47%
- Late March (16th–end)
- 43%
- Rain frequency
- 19% of days
Panama City Beach
FL
- Clear days, March
- 13%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 70°F
- Early March (1st–15th)
- 10%
- Late March (16th–end)
- 16%
- Rain frequency
- 32% of days
Frequently asked
Is Exuma or Panama City Beach warmer in March?
Exuma runs warmer by day in March. Exuma averages highs of 77°F (highs n=248 days); Panama City Beach averages highs of 70°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Exuma or Panama City Beach in March?
Days with measurable rain: Exuma 19%, Panama City Beach 32% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in March, Exuma or Panama City Beach?
Exuma is the clear winner for sun in March: 45% of days historically clear versus just 13% in Panama City Beach — a 32-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.