ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Albuquerque vs Gulf Shores: weather in March
Essentially a tie in March: Albuquerque is 9% clear historically, Gulf Shores is 10% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 63°F vs 70°F. Gulf Shores also sees measurably more rain than Albuquerque this month (38% vs 19% of days). Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
Albuquerque
NM
- Clear days, March
- 9%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 63°F
- Early March (1st–15th)
- 0%
- Late March (16th–end)
- 17%
- Rain frequency
- 19% of days
Gulf Shores
AL
- Clear days, March
- 10%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 70°F
- Early March (1st–15th)
- 6%
- Late March (16th–end)
- 13%
- Rain frequency
- 38% of days
Frequently asked
Is Albuquerque or Gulf Shores warmer in March?
Gulf Shores runs warmer by day in March. Albuquerque averages highs of 63°F (highs n=248 days); Gulf Shores averages highs of 70°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Albuquerque or Gulf Shores in March?
Gulf Shores is measurably wetter than Albuquerque. Days with measurable rain: Albuquerque 19%, Gulf Shores 38% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in March, Albuquerque or Gulf Shores?
Essentially a tie in March: Albuquerque is 9% clear historically, Gulf Shores is 10% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 63°F vs 70°F. Gulf Shores also sees measurably more rain than Albuquerque this month (38% vs 19% of days). Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
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.