ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Palm Beach Gardens vs Scottsdale: weather in May
Scottsdale is the clear winner for sun in May: 93% of days historically clear versus just 25% in Palm Beach Gardens — a 68-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Palm Beach Gardens also sees measurably more rain than Scottsdale this month (52% vs 2% of days). This isn't close.
Palm Beach Gardens
FL
- Clear days, May
- 25%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 85°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 30%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 20%
- Rain frequency
- 52% of days
Scottsdale
AZ
- Clear days, May
- 93%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 95°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 91%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 95%
- Rain frequency
- 2% of days
Frequently asked
Is Palm Beach Gardens or Scottsdale warmer in May?
Scottsdale runs warmer by day in May. Palm Beach Gardens averages highs of 85°F (highs n=248 days); Scottsdale averages highs of 95°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Palm Beach Gardens or Scottsdale in May?
Palm Beach Gardens is measurably wetter than Scottsdale. Days with measurable rain: Palm Beach Gardens 52%, Scottsdale 2% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in May, Palm Beach Gardens or Scottsdale?
Scottsdale is the clear winner for sun in May: 93% of days historically clear versus just 25% in Palm Beach Gardens — a 68-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Palm Beach Gardens also sees measurably more rain than Scottsdale this month (52% vs 2% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Palm Beach Gardens vs Scottsdale 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.