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Gulf Shores, AL vs Palmetto, FL

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Highlights
- Palmetto has 14.2% less rainy days than Gulf Shores.
- Palmetto has 8.5% more Sunny Days than Gulf Shores.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Palmetto scores 2.8% worse than Gulf Shores
 Gulf Shores, ALPalmetto, FLUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5538
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock102106
 Sunny223  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index5.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock132443
Reviews for Gulf Shores    6 Reviews

Over 4 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 14 years ago

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

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Reviews for Palmetto    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Best bet for Florida living is newer bedroom communities. Closer to inland parks for canoe and kayak, but a quick drive to the shore. There's not a safe city in the  More

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I am a 40yr old single female who moved to Palmetto about 6 years ago. Since I have been here, I have seen the change in the town. Despite a bad economy, Palmetto  More

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Over 18 years ago

My husband and I are moving from this area because the schools are more than poor. With almost no after school activites or diverse educational choices. If you child  More

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