ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Big Sur vs Gulf Shores: weather in November
Gulf Shores edges out Big Sur for sun in November: 22% clear historically versus 14% (8-year ERA5 average, a 8-point gap). Both are viable — Gulf Shores is the safer bet.
Big Sur
CA
- Clear days, November
- 14%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 64°F
- Early November (1st–15th)
- 21%
- Late November (16th–end)
- 8%
- Rain frequency
- 20% 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 Big Sur or Gulf Shores warmer in November?
Gulf Shores runs warmer by day in November. Big Sur averages highs of 64°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 Big Sur or Gulf Shores in November?
Days with measurable rain: Big Sur 20%, Gulf Shores 26% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in November, Big Sur or Gulf Shores?
Gulf Shores edges out Big Sur for sun in November: 22% clear historically versus 14% (8-year ERA5 average, a 8-point gap). Both are viable — Gulf Shores 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.