ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Austin vs Gulf Shores: weather in November
Essentially a tie in November: Austin is 25% clear historically, Gulf Shores is 22% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 71°F vs 70°F. Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
Austin
TX
- Clear days, November
- 25%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 71°F
- Early November (1st–15th)
- 32%
- Late November (16th–end)
- 18%
- Rain frequency
- 31% of days
Gulf Shores
AL
- Clear days, November
- 22%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 70°F
- Early November (1st–15th)
- 27%
- Late November (16th–end)
- 17%
- Rain frequency
- 26% of days
Frequently asked
Is Austin or Gulf Shores warmer in November?
Austin runs warmer by day in November. Austin averages highs of 71°F (highs n=240 days); Gulf Shores averages highs of 70°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Austin or Gulf Shores in November?
Days with measurable rain: Austin 31%, Gulf Shores 26% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in November, Austin or Gulf Shores?
Essentially a tie in November: Austin is 25% clear historically, Gulf Shores is 22% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 71°F vs 70°F. Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
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.