ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Panama City Beach vs Sedona: weather in August
Sedona is the clear winner for sun in August: 57% of days historically clear versus just 11% in Panama City Beach — a 46-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Panama City Beach also sees measurably more rain than Sedona this month (70% vs 18% of days). This isn't close.
Panama City Beach
FL
- Clear days, August
- 11%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 87°F
- Early August (1st–15th)
- 8%
- Late August (16th–end)
- 14%
- Rain frequency
- 70% of days
Sedona
AZ
- Clear days, August
- 57%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 91°F
- Early August (1st–15th)
- 55%
- Late August (16th–end)
- 59%
- Rain frequency
- 18% of days
Frequently asked
Is Panama City Beach or Sedona warmer in August?
Sedona runs warmer by day in August. Panama City Beach averages highs of 87°F (highs n=248 days); Sedona averages highs of 91°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Panama City Beach or Sedona in August?
Panama City Beach is measurably wetter than Sedona. Days with measurable rain: Panama City Beach 70%, Sedona 18% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in August, Panama City Beach or Sedona?
Sedona is the clear winner for sun in August: 57% of days historically clear versus just 11% in Panama City Beach — a 46-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Panama City Beach also sees measurably more rain than Sedona this month (70% vs 18% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Panama City Beach vs Sedona 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.