ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Austin vs Gulf Shores: weather in July
Austin is the clear winner for sun in July: 47% of days historically clear versus just 9% in Gulf Shores — a 38-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Gulf Shores also sees measurably more rain than Austin this month (63% vs 31% of days). This isn't close.
Austin
TX
- Clear days, July
- 47%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 95°F
- Early July (1st–15th)
- 41%
- Late July (16th–end)
- 52%
- Rain frequency
- 31% of days
Gulf Shores
AL
- Clear days, July
- 9%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 87°F
- Early July (1st–15th)
- 12%
- Late July (16th–end)
- 7%
- Rain frequency
- 63% of days
Frequently asked
Is Austin or Gulf Shores warmer in July?
Austin runs warmer by day in July. Austin averages highs of 95°F (highs n=248 days); Gulf Shores averages highs of 87°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Austin or Gulf Shores in July?
Gulf Shores is measurably wetter than Austin. Days with measurable rain: Austin 31%, Gulf Shores 63% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in July, Austin or Gulf Shores?
Austin is the clear winner for sun in July: 47% of days historically clear versus just 9% in Gulf Shores — a 38-point gap across 8 years of ERA5 data. Gulf Shores also sees measurably more rain than Austin this month (63% vs 31% of days). This isn't close.
Compare Austin 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.