ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Jacksonville vs Moab: weather in May
Moab is the clear winner for sun in May: 73% of days historically clear versus just 41% in Jacksonville — a 32-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Jacksonville also sees measurably more rain than Moab this month (33% vs 9% of days). This isn't close.
Jacksonville
FL
- Clear days, May
- 41%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 85°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 46%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 37%
- Rain frequency
- 33% of days
Moab
UT
- Clear days, May
- 73%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 81°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 68%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 77%
- Rain frequency
- 9% of days
Frequently asked
Is Jacksonville or Moab warmer in May?
Jacksonville runs warmer by day in May. Jacksonville averages highs of 85°F (highs n=248 days); Moab averages highs of 81°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Jacksonville or Moab in May?
Jacksonville is measurably wetter than Moab. Days with measurable rain: Jacksonville 33%, Moab 9% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in May, Jacksonville or Moab?
Moab is the clear winner for sun in May: 73% of days historically clear versus just 41% in Jacksonville — a 32-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Jacksonville also sees measurably more rain than Moab this month (33% vs 9% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Jacksonville vs Moab 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.