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Gulf Shores, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Baldwin County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
15,785
Population
550/sq mi density
$73,873
Median Income
$44,451 per capita
$367,000
Home Value
$446,188 Zillow
$1,363
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
375
Violent Crime/100K
6,086 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$73,873 median income, 1.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$367,000 home value, $1,363/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
375 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gulf Shores enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.0 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 28.0 sq mi (72.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 550/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2758°N, 87.7013°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Baldwin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field (GUF) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0444 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in |
Gulf Shores has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and October the driest (3.9").