Gulf Shores, AL weather in July
Expect hot, oppressively humid weather with frequent rain in Gulf Shores in July, with highs near 91°F and lows near 70°F. Rain falls on about 14 days. It is one of the warmest months in Gulf Shores. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 91°F
- Normal low
- 70°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 9.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 31
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 91°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 70°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 45% | 48% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:52 am / 7:56 pm | 6:08 am / 7:45 pm |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | 13.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am78°Fdew point 74°F
- 9 am85°Fdew point 74°F
- Noon87°Fdew point 74°F
- 3 pm87°Fdew point 74°F
- 6 pm83°Fdew point 74°F
- 9 pm79°Fdew point 74°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Pensacola Forest Sherman NAS (24 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 52% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 23%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph16 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more23 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more31 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow14 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in10 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 9.0 in; a dry July brings about 5.6 in and a wet one about 10.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 6 days bring half an inch or more, and about 3 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202000: average high 95°F
- Coolest July2003: average high 88°F
- Wettest July1997: 28.6 in
- Driest July2010: 2.2 in
- Highest reading100°F (July 1, 2006)
- Lowest reading58°F (July 7, 2007)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 89°F | 91°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 68°F | 70°F | 69°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | 13.9 h | 13.2 h |
Highs change by +2°F from June and 0°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Drier: Destin, FL73 mi · high 91°F · 11 wet days
How Gulf Shores ranks in July
- Normal high119th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 6 in Alabama
- Wet days353rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days239th most of 340
What to pack for Gulf Shores in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 91°F and about 31 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 14 days
- A swimsuit – about 16 beach days
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 476 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Gulf Shores in July?
The normal high is 91°F and the normal low is 70°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 100°F (most recently on July 1, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Gulf Shores in July?
About 14 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 9.0 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1997 (28.6 in); the driest was in 2010 (2.2 in).
Is July a good time to visit Gulf Shores?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Gulf Shores (34 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 23 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and rain: Fairhope 2 Ne (USC00012813), 23 mi NNW of the city center, 23 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Dauphin Is #2 (USC00012172), 23 mi W of the city center, 8 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Pensacola Forest Sherman NAS (USW00003855), 24 mi ENE of the city center, 28 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Pensacola Rgnl Airport (USW00013899), 35 mi ENE of the city center, 112 ft (105 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Pensacola NAS (722225-03855), 24 mi ENE of the city center, 28 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.