2026 Compare Cities Climate:
North Myrtle Beach, SC vs Gulfport, FL

Change Cities
Highlights
- Gulfport has 3.1% less rainy days than North Myrtle Beach.
- Gulfport has 16.1% more Sunny Days than North Myrtle Beach.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Gulfport scores 10.8% worse than North Myrtle Beach
 North Myrtle Beach, SCGulfport, FLUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5138
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock102106
 Sunny211  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9186
 Avg. Jan. Low35  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.67
 UV Index5.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock162443
Reviews for North Myrtle Beach    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

High taxes, tolls, utilities but close to NYC. Not a good place to retire unless well to do & you have a house on the Jersey shore. Then again, that's if your house  More

   |    Reply

Definitely a tourist area. Not a good place to raise kids! Schools are terrible. Decent amount of crime, nothing too extreme. High accident rate. Dear god do NOT drive  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

I have visited this area and it is very nice. I am thinking of longer stays. The only thing I find troubling is the lower end rating for water in this area in general.  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of North Myrtle Beach

Reviews for Gulfport    5 Reviews

Gulfport is a very small city about 2 miles square. Located on the bay with a strong downtown  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

Year around you can't beat the weather if you are tired of the cold in the norther states. It can be hot but with a cool Gulf breeze almost always blowing it doesn't  More

   |    Reply

I live in Gulfport FL and I love it. It is one of the friendliest, most laid-back and TOLERANT towns I've eve been in. A wonderul place to live. And the city of St  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Gulfport


Learn More About North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.