ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Jacksonville vs Panama City Beach: weather in October
Panama City Beach edges out Jacksonville for sun in October: 52% clear historically versus 33% (8-year ERA5 average, a 19-point gap). Both are viable — Panama City Beach is the safer bet.
Jacksonville
FL
- Clear days, October
- 33%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 79°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 28%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 37%
- Rain frequency
- 30% of days
Panama City Beach
FL
- Clear days, October
- 52%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 80°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 59%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 46%
- Rain frequency
- 23% of days
Frequently asked
Is Jacksonville or Panama City Beach warmer in October?
Panama City Beach runs warmer by day in October. Jacksonville averages highs of 79°F (highs n=248 days); Panama City Beach averages highs of 80°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Jacksonville or Panama City Beach in October?
Days with measurable rain: Jacksonville 30%, Panama City Beach 23% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in October, Jacksonville or Panama City Beach?
Panama City Beach edges out Jacksonville for sun in October: 52% clear historically versus 33% (8-year ERA5 average, a 19-point gap). Both are viable — Panama City Beach 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.