ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Moab vs Panama City Beach: weather in May
Moab is the clear winner for sun in May: 73% of days historically clear versus just 43% in Panama City Beach — a 30-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Panama City Beach also sees measurably more rain than Moab this month (36% vs 9% of days). This isn't close.
Moab
UT
- Clear days, May
- 73%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 81°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 68%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 77%
- Rain frequency
- 9% of days
Panama City Beach
FL
- Clear days, May
- 43%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 81°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 48%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 38%
- Rain frequency
- 36% of days
Frequently asked
Is Moab or Panama City Beach warmer in May?
Equally warm by day in May. Moab averages highs of 81°F (highs n=248 days); Panama City Beach averages highs of 81°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Moab or Panama City Beach in May?
Panama City Beach is measurably wetter than Moab. Days with measurable rain: Moab 9%, Panama City Beach 36% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in May, Moab or Panama City Beach?
Moab is the clear winner for sun in May: 73% of days historically clear versus just 43% in Panama City Beach — a 30-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Panama City Beach also sees measurably more rain than Moab this month (36% vs 9% 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.