ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Key West vs Panama City Beach: weather in December
Key West is the clear winner for sun in December: 41% of days historically clear versus just 4% in Panama City Beach — a 37-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
Key West
FL
- Clear days, December
- 41%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 75°F
- Early December (1st–15th)
- 48%
- Late December (16th–end)
- 35%
- Rain frequency
- 26% 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 Key West or Panama City Beach warmer in December?
Key West runs warmer by day in December. Key West averages highs of 75°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 Key West or Panama City Beach in December?
Days with measurable rain: Key West 26%, Panama City Beach 32% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in December, Key West or Panama City Beach?
Key West is the clear winner for sun in December: 41% of days historically clear versus just 4% in Panama City Beach — a 37-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.