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ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data

Palm Beach Gardens vs Scottsdale: weather in January

Palm Beach Gardens edges out Scottsdale for sun in January: 24% clear historically versus 18% (8-year ERA5 average, a 6-point gap). Palm Beach Gardens also sees measurably more rain than Scottsdale this month (32% vs 14% of days). Both are viable — Palm Beach Gardens is the safer bet.

What you are reading: 8-year historical averages, not a forecast. Either destination can still surprise you this specific January. For the actual forecast right now, each destination links to its live page below.

Palm Beach Gardens

FL

Clear days, January
24%
Sample size
n=248 days
Avg high
73°F
Early January (1st–15th)
28%
Late January (16th–end)
21%
Rain frequency
32% of days
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Scottsdale

AZ

Clear days, January
18%
Sample size
n=248 days
Avg high
66°F
Early January (1st–15th)
13%
Late January (16th–end)
22%
Rain frequency
14% of days
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Frequently asked

Is Palm Beach Gardens or Scottsdale warmer in January?

Palm Beach Gardens runs warmer by day in January. Palm Beach Gardens averages highs of 73°F (highs n=248 days); Scottsdale averages highs of 66°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.

Does it rain more in Palm Beach Gardens or Scottsdale in January?

Palm Beach Gardens is measurably wetter than Scottsdale. Days with measurable rain: Palm Beach Gardens 32%, Scottsdale 14% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.

Which is sunnier in January, Palm Beach Gardens or Scottsdale?

Palm Beach Gardens edges out Scottsdale for sun in January: 24% clear historically versus 18% (8-year ERA5 average, a 6-point gap). Palm Beach Gardens also sees measurably more rain than Scottsdale this month (32% vs 14% of days). Both are viable — Palm Beach Gardens is the safer bet.

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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.