ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Panama City Beach vs Zion / Springdale: weather in May
Essentially a tie in May: Panama City Beach is 43% clear historically, Zion / Springdale is 44% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 81°F vs 71°F. Panama City Beach also sees measurably more rain than Zion / Springdale this month (36% vs 12% of days). Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
Panama City Beach
FL
- Clear days, May
- 43%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 81°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 48%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 38%
- Rain frequency
- 36% of days
Zion / Springdale
UT
- Clear days, May
- 44%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 71°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 36%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 52%
- Rain frequency
- 12% of days
Frequently asked
Is Panama City Beach or Zion / Springdale warmer in May?
Panama City Beach runs warmer by day in May. Panama City Beach averages highs of 81°F (highs n=248 days); Zion / Springdale averages highs of 71°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 May?
Panama City Beach is measurably wetter than Zion / Springdale. Days with measurable rain: Panama City Beach 36%, Zion / Springdale 12% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in May, Panama City Beach or Zion / Springdale?
Essentially a tie in May: Panama City Beach is 43% clear historically, Zion / Springdale is 44% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 81°F vs 71°F. Panama City Beach also sees measurably more rain than Zion / Springdale this month (36% vs 12% of days). Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
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.