ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Panama City Beach vs Zion / Springdale: weather in October
Panama City Beach is the clear winner for sun in October: 52% of days historically clear versus just 20% in Zion / Springdale — a 32-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
Panama City Beach
FL
- Clear days, October
- 52%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 80°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 59%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 46%
- Rain frequency
- 23% of days
Zion / Springdale
UT
- Clear days, October
- 20%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 64°F
- Early October (1st–15th)
- 32%
- Late October (16th–end)
- 9%
- Rain frequency
- 13% of days
Frequently asked
Is Panama City Beach or Zion / Springdale warmer in October?
Panama City Beach runs warmer by day in October. Panama City Beach averages highs of 80°F (highs n=248 days); Zion / Springdale averages highs of 64°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 October?
Days with measurable rain: Panama City Beach 23%, Zion / Springdale 13% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in October, Panama City Beach or Zion / Springdale?
Panama City Beach is the clear winner for sun in October: 52% of days historically clear versus just 20% in Zion / Springdale — a 32-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. This isn't close.
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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.