ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Albuquerque vs Gulf Shores: weather in June
Albuquerque is the clear winner for sun in June: 78% of days historically clear versus just 16% in Gulf Shores — a 62-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Gulf Shores also sees measurably more rain than Albuquerque this month (52% vs 10% of days). This isn't close.
Albuquerque
NM
- Clear days, June
- 78%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 92°F
- Early June (1st–15th)
- 77%
- Late June (16th–end)
- 79%
- Rain frequency
- 10% of days
Gulf Shores
AL
- Clear days, June
- 16%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 86°F
- Early June (1st–15th)
- 19%
- Late June (16th–end)
- 12%
- Rain frequency
- 52% of days
Frequently asked
Is Albuquerque or Gulf Shores warmer in June?
Albuquerque runs warmer by day in June. Albuquerque averages highs of 92°F (highs n=240 days); Gulf Shores averages highs of 86°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Albuquerque or Gulf Shores in June?
Gulf Shores is measurably wetter than Albuquerque. Days with measurable rain: Albuquerque 10%, Gulf Shores 52% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in June, Albuquerque or Gulf Shores?
Albuquerque is the clear winner for sun in June: 78% of days historically clear versus just 16% in Gulf Shores — a 62-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Gulf Shores also sees measurably more rain than Albuquerque this month (52% vs 10% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Albuquerque vs Gulf Shores in another month
All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live forecast for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.