2026 Compare Cities Climate:
Gulfport, MS vs Palmetto, FL

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Highlights
- Palmetto has 16.2% less rainy days than Gulfport.
- Palmetto has 10.5% more Sunny Days than Gulfport.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Palmetto scores 0.0% worse than Gulfport
 Gulfport, MSPalmetto, FLUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5538
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock102106
 Sunny219  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low42  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock132443
Reviews for Gulfport    15 Reviews

I am a retiree who moved to Gulfport, MS two years ago and am truly enjoying this charming beach town. The crime rate is relatively low as is the cost of living. Yes,  More

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Over 6 years ago

Here is an updated review in 2020. The last review I’ve seen was in 2011. A lot of things have changed. Specifically speaking about Gulfport, the population has grown.  More

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Apparently this forum is a place where people who can't or won't make their lives successful and happy come to blame the place they are living, which in this case is the  More

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Reviews for Palmetto    3 Reviews

Over 15 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 19 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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