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Charlotte, NC vs Gulf Shores, AL

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Highlights
- Gulf Shores has 47.3% more rainy days than Charlotte.
- Gulf Shores has 2.3% more Sunny Days than Charlotte.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Gulf Shores scores 5.3% worse than Charlotte
 Charlotte, NCGulf Shores, ALUnited States
 Rainfall436438
 Snowfall2028
 Precipitation105112106
 Sunny218223205
 Avg. July High909086
 Avg. Jan. Low304122
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.57.17
 UV Index4.65.64.3
 Elevation76172443
Reviews for Charlotte    305 Reviews

My favorite city to live year round with 4 seasons. We love Charlotte  More

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Over 2 years ago

This city has a lot of potential, but it could use some work. For example, it seems to lack things that other cities have. And there is a lack of atmosphere and charm.  More

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Over 3 years ago

Very new transplant (~6 weeks) so first impressions and reasons why I moved here: -great year-round weather, if you don't mind humidity-- less hot in summer than TX/AZ  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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