ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Austin vs Gulf Shores: weather in June
Austin edges out Gulf Shores for sun in June: 32% clear historically versus 16% (8-year ERA5 average, a 16-point gap). Gulf Shores also sees measurably more rain than Austin this month (52% vs 36% of days). Both are viable — Austin is the safer bet.
Austin
TX
- Clear days, June
- 32%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 93°F
- Early June (1st–15th)
- 36%
- Late June (16th–end)
- 27%
- Rain frequency
- 36% 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 Austin or Gulf Shores warmer in June?
Austin runs warmer by day in June. Austin averages highs of 93°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 Austin or Gulf Shores in June?
Gulf Shores is measurably wetter than Austin. Days with measurable rain: Austin 36%, Gulf Shores 52% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in June, Austin or Gulf Shores?
Austin edges out Gulf Shores for sun in June: 32% clear historically versus 16% (8-year ERA5 average, a 16-point gap). Gulf Shores also sees measurably more rain than Austin this month (52% vs 36% of days). Both are viable — Austin is the safer bet.
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.