ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Gulf Shores vs Savannah: weather in July
Savannah edges out Gulf Shores for sun in July: 14% clear historically versus 9% (8-year ERA5 average, a 5-point gap). Both are viable — Savannah is the safer bet.
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
Savannah
GA
- Clear days, July
- 14%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 90°F
- Early July (1st–15th)
- 13%
- Late July (16th–end)
- 14%
- Rain frequency
- 63% of days
Frequently asked
Is Gulf Shores or Savannah warmer in July?
Savannah runs warmer by day in July. Gulf Shores averages highs of 87°F (highs n=248 days); Savannah averages highs of 90°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Gulf Shores or Savannah in July?
Days with measurable rain: Gulf Shores 63%, Savannah 63% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in July, Gulf Shores or Savannah?
Savannah edges out Gulf Shores for sun in July: 14% clear historically versus 9% (8-year ERA5 average, a 5-point gap). Both are viable — Savannah 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.