ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Jacksonville vs Panama City Beach: weather in December
Jacksonville edges out Panama City Beach for sun in December: 16% clear historically versus 4% (8-year ERA5 average, a 12-point gap). Both are viable — Jacksonville is the safer bet.
Jacksonville
FL
- Clear days, December
- 16%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 67°F
- Early December (1st–15th)
- 16%
- Late December (16th–end)
- 16%
- Rain frequency
- 22% of days
Panama City Beach
FL
- Clear days, December
- 4%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 64°F
- Early December (1st–15th)
- 3%
- Late December (16th–end)
- 4%
- Rain frequency
- 32% of days
Frequently asked
Is Jacksonville or Panama City Beach warmer in December?
Jacksonville runs warmer by day in December. Jacksonville averages highs of 67°F (highs n=248 days); Panama City Beach averages highs of 64°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Jacksonville or Panama City Beach in December?
Days with measurable rain: Jacksonville 22%, Panama City Beach 32% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in December, Jacksonville or Panama City Beach?
Jacksonville edges out Panama City Beach for sun in December: 16% clear historically versus 4% (8-year ERA5 average, a 12-point gap). Both are viable — Jacksonville is the safer bet.
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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.