ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Panama City Beach vs Zion / Springdale: weather in September
Zion / Springdale is the clear winner for sun in September: 70% of days historically clear versus just 35% in Panama City Beach — a 35-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Panama City Beach also sees measurably more rain than Zion / Springdale this month (46% vs 12% of days). This isn't close.
Panama City Beach
FL
- Clear days, September
- 35%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 85°F
- Early September (1st–15th)
- 23%
- Late September (16th–end)
- 47%
- Rain frequency
- 46% of days
Zion / Springdale
UT
- Clear days, September
- 70%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 79°F
- Early September (1st–15th)
- 73%
- Late September (16th–end)
- 67%
- Rain frequency
- 12% of days
Frequently asked
Is Panama City Beach or Zion / Springdale warmer in September?
Panama City Beach runs warmer by day in September. Panama City Beach averages highs of 85°F (highs n=240 days); Zion / Springdale averages highs of 79°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 September?
Panama City Beach is measurably wetter than Zion / Springdale. Days with measurable rain: Panama City Beach 46%, Zion / Springdale 12% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in September, Panama City Beach or Zion / Springdale?
Zion / Springdale is the clear winner for sun in September: 70% of days historically clear versus just 35% in Panama City Beach — a 35-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Panama City Beach also sees measurably more rain than Zion / Springdale this month (46% 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.