2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Olathe, KS vs Gulf Shores, AL

Change Cities

Highlights

On average, there are 223 sunny days per year in Gulf Shores. Olathe averages 217 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Gulf Shores, Alabama gets 63.5 inches of rain, on average, per year. Olathe, Kansas gets 40.9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Gulf Shores averages 0 inches of snow per year. Olathe averages 13.2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Gulf Shores, Alabama
Summer High: the July high is around 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 40.8
Rain: averages 63.5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Olathe, Kansas
Summer High: the July high is around 88.1 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20.3
Rain: averages 40.9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 13.2 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Gulf Shores

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Gulf Shores is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in Alabama.

7.1 / 10

October, April and November are the most pleasant months in Gulf Shores, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Olathe

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Olathe is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Kansas.

7.3 / 10

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Olathe, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Olathe, KS	Gulf Shores, AL
January	39° / 20°	60° / 41°
February	44° / 24°	63° / 44°
March	55° / 33°	69° / 50°
April	65° / 44°	76° / 57°
May	75° / 55°	83° / 65°
June	83° / 64°	88° / 72°
July	88° / 69°	90° / 74°
August	88° / 67°	90° / 74°
September	79° / 58°	87° / 70°
October	67° / 47°	79° / 59°
November	54° / 34°	70° / 50°
December	41° / 23°	63° / 43°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Olathe / Gulf Shores

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	27 / 7	5 / 10	2 / 0
February	0 / 0	22 / 4	5 / 9	2 / 0
March	0 / 0	14 / 1	7 / 9	1 / 0
April	0 / 0	3 / 0	9 / 7	0 / 0
May	0 / 1	0 / 0	11 / 7	0 / 0
June	4 / 9	0 / 0	10 / 11	0 / 0
July	12 / 15	0 / 0	8 / 13	0 / 0
August	12 / 16	0 / 0	8 / 13	0 / 0
September	3 / 6	0 / 0	8 / 10	0 / 0
October	0 / 0	2 / 0	8 / 7	0 / 0
November	0 / 0	13 / 1	6 / 8	1 / 0
December	0 / 0	26 / 5	6 / 10	2 / 0

July is the hottest month for Olathe with an average high temperature of 88.1°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Kansas. In Olathe, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Olathe are September, May and June.

July is the hottest month for Gulf Shores with an average high temperature of 90.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Alabama. In Gulf Shores, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Gulf Shores are October, April and May.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Olathe with an average of 20.3°. This is warmer than most places in Kansas.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Gulf Shores with an average of 40.8°. This is one of the warmest places in Alabama.

In Olathe, there are 30.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Kansas.

In Gulf Shores, there are 47.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Alabama.

In Olathe, there are 105.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.

In Gulf Shores, there are 17.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Alabama.

In Olathe, there are 2.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.

In Gulf Shores, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Alabama.

June is the wettest month in Olathe with 5.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 1.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 34% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 40.9 inches in Olathe means that it is wetter than most places in Kansas.

July is the wettest month in Gulf Shores with 7.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 4.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 31% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 63.5 inches in Gulf Shores means that it is one of the wettest places in Alabama.

May is the rainiest month in Olathe with 10.9 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 4.9 rainy days. There are 90.0 rainy days annually in Olathe, which is rainier than most places in Kansas. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.

August is the rainiest month in Gulf Shores with 13.1 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 6.5 rainy days. There are 112.1 rainy days annually in Gulf Shores, which is rainier than most places in Alabama. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 13.2 inches in Olathe means that it is less snowy than most places in Kansas.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Gulf Shores, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Alabama.

January is the snowiest month in Olathe with 4.0 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Gulf Shores.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Olathe 2 Reviews

Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA

re:

Over 16 years ago

Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't More

| Reply

NC For Me · Apex, NC

re:

Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but More

| Reply

Start Your Review of Olathe

See all reviews

Reviews for Gulf Shores 2 Reviews

Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA

re:

Over 16 years ago

Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't More

| Reply

NC For Me · Apex, NC

re:

Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but More

| Reply

Start Your Review of Gulf Shores

See all reviews

Compare Cost of Living

Compare Olathe Cost of Living vs Gulf Shores Cost of Living: Taxes, Childcare, Groceries, Health...

Compare now

Premium Subscription

Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.

Upgrade now

Compare City	Compared To This City
Wallingford, Connecticut	Buffalo, New York	Compare
Auburn, Alabama	Boulder, Colorado	Compare
Emmaus, Pennsylvania	Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania	Compare
Columbus, Ohio	Hot Springs, South Dakota	Compare
Columbus, Ohio	Madison, Wisconsin	Compare
Palm Springs, California	Miami, Florida	Compare
Palm Springs, California	Miami, Florida	Compare
Port Angeles, Washington	Spokane, Washington	Compare
Aptos, California	San Luis Obispo, California	Compare
Jacksonville, Florida	Hilton Head Island, South Carolina	Compare

2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Olathe, KS vs Gulf Shores, AL

Highlights

Weather Highlights

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Olathe / Gulf Shores

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Olathe with an average of 20.3°. This is warmer than most places in Kansas.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Gulf Shores with an average of 40.8°. This is one of the warmest places in Alabama.

In Olathe, there are 30.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Kansas.

In Gulf Shores, there are 47.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Alabama.

In Olathe, there are 105.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.

In Gulf Shores, there are 17.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Alabama.

In Olathe, there are 2.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.

In Gulf Shores, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Alabama.

An annual snowfall of 13.2 inches in Olathe means that it is less snowy than most places in Kansas.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Gulf Shores, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Alabama.

January is the snowiest month in Olathe with 4.0 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Gulf Shores.

DID YOU KNOW?

Reviews for Olathe 2 Reviews

Reviews for Gulf Shores 2 Reviews

Most Recent Searches On Compare Climate & Weather

Compare Cost of Living

Zips In Olathe, Kansas

Zips In GULF SHORES, ALABAMA

Learn More About OLATHE, KANSAS

Learn More About Gulf Shores, Alabama

Premium Subscription

BestPlaces Tools

About BestPlaces

Follow Us

2025 Compare Climate & Weather:Olathe, KS vs Gulf Shores, AL

Highlights

Weather Highlights

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Olathe / Gulf Shores

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Olathe with an average of 20.3°. This is warmer than most places in Kansas.January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Gulf Shores with an average of 40.8°. This is one of the warmest places in Alabama.

In Olathe, there are 30.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Kansas.In Gulf Shores, there are 47.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Alabama.

In Olathe, there are 105.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.In Gulf Shores, there are 17.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Alabama.

In Olathe, there are 2.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.In Gulf Shores, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Alabama.

An annual snowfall of 13.2 inches in Olathe means that it is less snowy than most places in Kansas.There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Gulf Shores, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Alabama.

January is the snowiest month in Olathe with 4.0 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Gulf Shores.

DID YOU KNOW?

Reviews for Olathe 2 Reviews

Reviews for Gulf Shores 2 Reviews

Most Recent Searches On Compare Climate & Weather

Compare Cost of Living

Zips In Olathe, Kansas

Zips In GULF SHORES, ALABAMA

Learn More About OLATHE, KANSAS

Learn More About Gulf Shores, Alabama

Premium Subscription

BestPlaces Tools

About BestPlaces

Follow Us

2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Olathe, KS vs Gulf Shores, AL

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Olathe with an average of 20.3°. This is warmer than most places in Kansas.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Gulf Shores with an average of 40.8°. This is one of the warmest places in Alabama.

In Olathe, there are 30.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Kansas.

In Gulf Shores, there are 47.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Alabama.

In Olathe, there are 105.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.

In Gulf Shores, there are 17.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Alabama.

In Olathe, there are 2.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Kansas.

In Gulf Shores, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Alabama.

An annual snowfall of 13.2 inches in Olathe means that it is less snowy than most places in Kansas.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Gulf Shores, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Alabama.

January is the snowiest month in Olathe with 4.0 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Gulf Shores.