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Galveston, TX vs Gulf Shores, AL

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Highlights
- Gulf Shores has 28.3% more rainy days than Galveston.
- Gulf Shores has 9.9% more Sunny Days than Galveston.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Gulf Shores scores 6.0% better than Galveston

Climate
 Galveston, TXGulf Shores, ALUnited States
 Rainfall506438
 Snowfall0028
 Precipitation101112106
 Sunny203223205
 Avg. July High909086
 Avg. Jan. Low464122
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.77.17
 UV Index6.25.64.3
 Elevation772443

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Reviews for Galveston    11 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Your intro page for Galveston, Texas shows the location as: Location: Southeast Texas, 50 miles inland from the Gulf Coast I'd like to let you know that Galveston (not  More

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Galveston is one of the friendliest, relaxing invigorating places my family and I have visited. My children love this island, and we are considering moving here.  More

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I was born on the island in 1948 and graduated from Ball High in 1966. Growing up on the island was a lot of fun and the island was clean and safe. I have seen the  More

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Reviews for Gulf Shores    6 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Owned a place there for 20 years and spend a few weeks each season there. Heading back in a few weeks! Lows: Spotty internet for work. Saturday traffic. Hurricanes.  More

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I know that there are a few people out there that would just as soon throw rotten tomatoes at me for saying what I’m about to say, but I hate, hate, HATE living in Gulf  More

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Over 13 years ago

Gulf Shores offers many sunny days, compared to the rest of Baldwin County.  More

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ZIPS IN GALVESTON, TEXAS
77550 77551 77554
ZIPS IN GULF SHORES, ALABAMA
36542

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