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Gulf Shores, AL vs Marco Island, FL

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Highlights
- Marco Island has 14.8% less rainy days than Gulf Shores.
- Marco Island has 19.3% more Sunny Days than Gulf Shores.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Marco Island scores 5.6% worse than Gulf Shores
Climate
 Gulf Shores, ALMarco Island, FLUnited States
 Rainfall645438
 Snowfall0028
 Precipitation112120106
 Sunny223266205
 Avg. July High909086
 Avg. Jan. Low415322
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.16.77
 UV Index5.67.14.3
 Elevation7112443

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Reviews for Gulf Shores    6 Reviews
David · Chattanooga, TN
My go to place
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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Bp · Gulf Shores, AL
Okay, where's the paradise? This is Paradise Islan
Over 12 years ago

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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Amanda · Gulf Shores, AL
Enjoy the Sunshine
Over 13 years ago

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

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Reviews for Marco Island    3 Reviews
Lani · San Diego, CA
Absolute Paradise (island life)
Over 3 years ago

We just purchased a home here from San Diego, Ca. Marco island is so refreshing! It is Clean, no trash, people care about their yards and community with impeccable  More

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Kathryn · Marco Island, FL
Great Place to Retire To
Over 7 years ago

We moved here upon retirement and have been delighted with our new community. With canals crisscrossing the entire island, most homesites are on the water, and we enjoy  More

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Ernie  · Homestead, FL
Outsiders not welcomed at Marco Island
Over 8 years ago

I have been coming to Marco Island for the past couple of years to spend the 4th of July with my family in this beautiful city, but never again. From what we learned  More

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