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ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data

Panama City Beach vs Sedona: weather in April

Sedona edges out Panama City Beach for sun in April: 54% clear historically versus 45% (8-year ERA5 average, a 9-point gap). Panama City Beach also sees measurably more rain than Sedona this month (28% vs 10% of days). Both are viable — Sedona is the safer bet.

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

Panama City Beach

FL

Clear days, April
45%
Sample size
n=240 days
Avg high
74°F
Early April (1st–15th)
36%
Late April (16th–end)
54%
Rain frequency
28% of days
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Sedona

AZ

Clear days, April
54%
Sample size
n=240 days
Avg high
72°F
Early April (1st–15th)
42%
Late April (16th–end)
65%
Rain frequency
10% of days

Frequently asked

Is Panama City Beach or Sedona warmer in April?

Panama City Beach runs warmer by day in April. Panama City Beach averages highs of 74°F (highs n=240 days); Sedona averages highs of 72°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.

Does it rain more in Panama City Beach or Sedona in April?

Panama City Beach is measurably wetter than Sedona. Days with measurable rain: Panama City Beach 28%, Sedona 10% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.

Which is sunnier in April, Panama City Beach or Sedona?

Sedona edges out Panama City Beach for sun in April: 54% clear historically versus 45% (8-year ERA5 average, a 9-point gap). Panama City Beach also sees measurably more rain than Sedona this month (28% vs 10% of days). Both are viable — Sedona 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.