ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Kiawah Island vs Naples: weather in December
Naples is the clear winner for sun in December: 45% of days historically clear versus just 4% in Kiawah Island — a 41-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
Kiawah Island
SC
- Clear days, December
- 4%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 62°F
- Early December (1st–15th)
- 2%
- Late December (16th–end)
- 5%
- Rain frequency
- 29% of days
Naples
FL
- Clear days, December
- 45%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 77°F
- Early December (1st–15th)
- 53%
- Late December (16th–end)
- 38%
- Rain frequency
- 21% of days
Frequently asked
Is Kiawah Island or Naples warmer in December?
Naples runs warmer by day in December. Kiawah Island averages highs of 62°F (highs n=248 days); Naples averages highs of 77°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Kiawah Island or Naples in December?
Days with measurable rain: Kiawah Island 29%, Naples 21% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in December, Kiawah Island or Naples?
Naples is the clear winner for sun in December: 45% of days historically clear versus just 4% in Kiawah Island — a 41-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
Compare Kiawah Island vs Naples 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.