ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Austin vs Gulf Shores: weather in December
Austin edges out Gulf Shores for sun in December: 11% clear historically versus 2% (8-year ERA5 average, a 9-point gap). Both are viable — Austin is the safer bet.
Austin
TX
- Clear days, December
- 11%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 66°F
- Early December (1st–15th)
- 13%
- Late December (16th–end)
- 9%
- Rain frequency
- 25% of days
Gulf Shores
AL
- Clear days, December
- 2%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 64°F
- Early December (1st–15th)
- 2%
- Late December (16th–end)
- 2%
- Rain frequency
- 34% of days
Frequently asked
Is Austin or Gulf Shores warmer in December?
Austin runs warmer by day in December. Austin averages highs of 66°F (highs n=248 days); Gulf Shores averages highs of 64°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Austin or Gulf Shores in December?
Days with measurable rain: Austin 25%, Gulf Shores 34% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in December, Austin or Gulf Shores?
Austin edges out Gulf Shores for sun in December: 11% clear historically versus 2% (8-year ERA5 average, a 9-point gap). Both are viable — Austin is the safer bet.
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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.