ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Newport Beach vs St. Augustine: weather in April
St. Augustine is the clear winner for sun in April: 42% of days historically clear versus just 10% in Newport Beach — a 32-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. St. Augustine also sees measurably more rain than Newport Beach this month (31% vs 12% of days). This isn't close.
Newport Beach
CA
- Clear days, April
- 10%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 66°F
- Early April (1st–15th)
- 9%
- Late April (16th–end)
- 10%
- Rain frequency
- 12% of days
St. Augustine
FL
- Clear days, April
- 42%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 76°F
- Early April (1st–15th)
- 34%
- Late April (16th–end)
- 51%
- Rain frequency
- 31% of days
Frequently asked
Is Newport Beach or St. Augustine warmer in April?
St. Augustine runs warmer by day in April. Newport Beach averages highs of 66°F (highs n=240 days); St. Augustine averages highs of 76°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Newport Beach or St. Augustine in April?
St. Augustine is measurably wetter than Newport Beach. Days with measurable rain: Newport Beach 12%, St. Augustine 31% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in April, Newport Beach or St. Augustine?
St. Augustine is the clear winner for sun in April: 42% of days historically clear versus just 10% in Newport Beach — a 32-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. St. Augustine also sees measurably more rain than Newport Beach this month (31% vs 12% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Newport Beach vs St. Augustine 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.