ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Palm Beach Gardens vs Scottsdale: weather in October
Scottsdale is the clear winner for sun in October: 83% of days historically clear versus just 18% in Palm Beach Gardens — a 65-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Palm Beach Gardens also sees measurably more rain than Scottsdale this month (57% vs 7% of days). This isn't close.
Palm Beach Gardens
FL
- Clear days, October
- 18%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 83°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 11%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 24%
- Rain frequency
- 57% of days
Scottsdale
AZ
- Clear days, October
- 83%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 89°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 77%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 88%
- Rain frequency
- 7% of days
Frequently asked
Is Palm Beach Gardens or Scottsdale warmer in October?
Scottsdale runs warmer by day in October. Palm Beach Gardens averages highs of 83°F (highs n=248 days); Scottsdale averages highs of 89°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Palm Beach Gardens or Scottsdale in October?
Palm Beach Gardens is measurably wetter than Scottsdale. Days with measurable rain: Palm Beach Gardens 57%, Scottsdale 7% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in October, Palm Beach Gardens or Scottsdale?
Scottsdale is the clear winner for sun in October: 83% of days historically clear versus just 18% in Palm Beach Gardens — a 65-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Palm Beach Gardens also sees measurably more rain than Scottsdale this month (57% vs 7% 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.