ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Panama City Beach vs Zion / Springdale: weather in April
Panama City Beach is the clear winner for sun in April: 45% of days historically clear versus just 10% in Zion / Springdale — a 35-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Panama City Beach also sees measurably more rain than Zion / Springdale this month (28% vs 12% of days). This isn't close.
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
Zion / Springdale
UT
- Clear days, April
- 10%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 62°F
- Early April (1st–15th)
- 5%
- Late April (16th–end)
- 16%
- Rain frequency
- 12% of days
Frequently asked
Is Panama City Beach or Zion / Springdale warmer in April?
Panama City Beach runs warmer by day in April. Panama City Beach averages highs of 74°F (highs n=240 days); Zion / Springdale averages highs of 62°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Panama City Beach or Zion / Springdale in April?
Panama City Beach is measurably wetter than Zion / Springdale. Days with measurable rain: Panama City Beach 28%, Zion / Springdale 12% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in April, Panama City Beach or Zion / Springdale?
Panama City Beach is the clear winner for sun in April: 45% of days historically clear versus just 10% in Zion / Springdale — a 35-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Panama City Beach also sees measurably more rain than Zion / Springdale this month (28% vs 12% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Panama City Beach vs Zion / Springdale 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.