Gulf Shores, AL weather in June
June in Gulf Shores: hot and oppressively humid, with frequent rain. Highs 89°F, lows 68°F, about 13 wet days.
- Normal high
- 89°F
- Normal low
- 68°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 6.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 29
- dew point 65°F+
How June changes from start to finish
| June 1 | June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 88°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 65°F | 69°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 44% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:49 am / 7:47 pm | 5:52 am / 7:56 pm |
| Daylight | 14.0 h | 14.1 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 June day
- 6 am77°Fdew point 72°F
- 9 am84°Fdew point 72°F
- Noon86°Fdew point 72°F
- 3 pm85°Fdew point 72°F
- 6 pm82°Fdew point 72°F
- 9 pm78°Fdew point 72°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Pensacola Forest Sherman NAS (24 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 51% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 25%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph17 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more16 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more29 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow13 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
Average days per June, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in June
Normal precipitation is 6.8 in; a dry June brings about 4.3 in and a wet one about 8.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How June varies from year to year
- Warmest June, 1991-20202011: average high 95°F
- Coolest June1997: average high 85°F
- Wettest June2001: 13.8 in
- Driest June2006: 1.3 in
- Highest reading102°F (June 5, 2011)
- Lowest reading56°F (June 14, 1995)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
June compared with May and July
| May | June | July | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 85°F | 89°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 60°F | 68°F | 70°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 13 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | 14.1 h | 13.9 h |
Highs change by +4°F from May and +2°F into July.
Nearby alternatives in June
- Drier: Tuscaloosa, AL205 mi · high 89°F · 10 wet days
How Gulf Shores ranks in June
- Normal high89th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 6 in Alabama
- Wet days335th driest of 378
- Comfortable days286th most of 340
What to pack for Gulf Shores in June
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 89°F and about 29 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 13 days
- A swimsuit – about 17 beach days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.1 hours of daylight and highs near 89°F
Heating and cooling
June has 0 heating degree days and 403 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Gulf Shores in June?
The normal high is 89°F and the normal low is 68°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest June reading was 102°F (June 5, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Gulf Shores in June?
About 13 days in June have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 6.8 in. The wettest June in 1991-2020 was in 2001 (13.8 in); the driest was in 2006 (1.3 in).
Is June a good time to visit Gulf Shores?
June ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Gulf Shores (39 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 16 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.