ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Moab vs Panama City Beach: weather in August
Moab is the clear winner for sun in August: 84% of days historically clear versus just 11% in Panama City Beach — a 73-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Panama City Beach also sees measurably more rain than Moab this month (70% vs 5% of days). This isn't close.
Moab
UT
- Clear days, August
- 84%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 96°F
- Early August (1st–15th)
- 88%
- Late August (16th–end)
- 80%
- Rain frequency
- 5% of days
Panama City Beach
FL
- Clear days, August
- 11%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 87°F
- Early August (1st–15th)
- 8%
- Late August (16th–end)
- 14%
- Rain frequency
- 70% of days
Frequently asked
Is Moab or Panama City Beach warmer in August?
Moab runs warmer by day in August. Moab averages highs of 96°F (highs n=248 days); Panama City Beach averages highs of 87°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Moab or Panama City Beach in August?
Panama City Beach is measurably wetter than Moab. Days with measurable rain: Moab 5%, Panama City Beach 70% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in August, Moab or Panama City Beach?
Moab is the clear winner for sun in August: 84% of days historically clear versus just 11% in Panama City Beach — a 73-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Panama City Beach also sees measurably more rain than Moab this month (70% vs 5% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Moab vs Panama City Beach 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.