ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Gulf Shores vs Newport Beach: weather in June
Newport Beach edges out Gulf Shores for sun in June: 25% clear historically versus 16% (8-year ERA5 average, a 9-point gap). Gulf Shores also sees measurably more rain than Newport Beach this month (52% vs 2% of days). Both are viable — Newport Beach is the safer bet.
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
Newport Beach
CA
- Clear days, June
- 25%
- Sample size
- n=240 days
- Avg high
- 70°F
- Early June (1st–15th)
- 19%
- Late June (16th–end)
- 31%
- Rain frequency
- 2% of days
Frequently asked
Is Gulf Shores or Newport Beach warmer in June?
Gulf Shores runs warmer by day in June. Gulf Shores averages highs of 86°F (highs n=240 days); Newport Beach averages highs of 70°F (highs n=240 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Gulf Shores or Newport Beach in June?
Gulf Shores is measurably wetter than Newport Beach. Days with measurable rain: Gulf Shores 52%, Newport Beach 2% (n=240 and n=240 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in June, Gulf Shores or Newport Beach?
Newport Beach edges out Gulf Shores for sun in June: 25% clear historically versus 16% (8-year ERA5 average, a 9-point gap). Gulf Shores also sees measurably more rain than Newport Beach this month (52% vs 2% of days). Both are viable — Newport Beach is the safer bet.
Compare Gulf Shores vs Newport Beach 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.