Gulf Shores, AL enjoys a warm subtropical climate. Summers are humid and hot with temperatures typically reaching up to 90°F. Winters are mild with temperatures rarely dropping below 50°F. The area receives ample rainfall throughout the year, averaging over 60 inches annually. Gulf Shores also experiences tropical storms and hurricanes that can bring heavy rains and strong winds during hurricane season which runs from June through November.
Gulf Shores, Alabama gets 64 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Gulf Shores averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 223 sunny days per year in Gulf Shores. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Gulf Shores gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 112 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 41
Rain: averages 64 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year