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ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data

Panama City Beach vs Zion / Springdale: weather in August

Zion / Springdale is the clear winner for sun in August: 70% of days historically clear versus just 11% in Panama City Beach — a 59-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Panama City Beach also sees measurably more rain than Zion / Springdale this month (70% vs 16% of days). This isn't close.

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

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
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Zion / Springdale

UT

Clear days, August
70%
Sample size
n=248 days
Avg high
85°F
Early August (1st–15th)
71%
Late August (16th–end)
70%
Rain frequency
16% of days

Frequently asked

Is Panama City Beach or Zion / Springdale warmer in August?

Panama City Beach runs warmer by day in August. Panama City Beach averages highs of 87°F (highs n=248 days); Zion / Springdale averages highs of 85°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.

Does it rain more in Panama City Beach or Zion / Springdale in August?

Panama City Beach is measurably wetter than Zion / Springdale. Days with measurable rain: Panama City Beach 70%, Zion / Springdale 16% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.

Which is sunnier in August, Panama City Beach or Zion / Springdale?

Zion / Springdale is the clear winner for sun in August: 70% of days historically clear versus just 11% in Panama City Beach — a 59-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Panama City Beach also sees measurably more rain than Zion / Springdale this month (70% vs 16% 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.