ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Fort Lauderdale vs Panama City Beach: weather in February
Fort Lauderdale edges out Panama City Beach for sun in February: 26% clear historically versus 4% (8-year ERA5 average, a 22-point gap). Fort Lauderdale also sees measurably more rain than Panama City Beach this month (46% vs 31% of days). Both are viable — Fort Lauderdale is the safer bet.
Fort Lauderdale
FL
- Clear days, February
- 26%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 77°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 28%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 23%
- Rain frequency
- 46% of days
Panama City Beach
FL
- Clear days, February
- 4%
- Sample size
- n=226 days
- Avg high
- 66°F
- Early February (1st–15th)
- 1%
- Late February (16th–end)
- 8%
- Rain frequency
- 31% of days
Frequently asked
Is Fort Lauderdale or Panama City Beach warmer in February?
Fort Lauderdale runs warmer by day in February. Fort Lauderdale averages highs of 77°F (highs n=226 days); Panama City Beach averages highs of 66°F (highs n=226 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Fort Lauderdale or Panama City Beach in February?
Fort Lauderdale is measurably wetter than Panama City Beach. Days with measurable rain: Fort Lauderdale 46%, Panama City Beach 31% (n=226 and n=226 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in February, Fort Lauderdale or Panama City Beach?
Fort Lauderdale edges out Panama City Beach for sun in February: 26% clear historically versus 4% (8-year ERA5 average, a 22-point gap). Fort Lauderdale also sees measurably more rain than Panama City Beach this month (46% vs 31% of days). Both are viable — Fort Lauderdale is the safer bet.
Compare Fort Lauderdale vs Panama City 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.