Gulf Shores, Alabama has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 16.5 °C (low) to 24.4 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1667.5 Millimeters. Gulf Shores is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 through the first frost around Dec. 1 - Dec. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.1 °C | 15.5 °C | 129.54 mm |
| February | 8.6 °C | 17.2 °C | 126.75 mm |
| March | 12 °C | 20.6 °C | 126.75 mm |
| April | 16 °C | 23.6 °C | 131.06 mm |
| May | 20.4 °C | 27.6 °C | 87.88 mm |
| June | 24.1 °C | 30.4 °C | 155.19 mm |
| July | 24.8 °C | 31.6 °C | 180.34 mm |
| August | 24.9 °C | 31.6 °C | 193.55 mm |
| September | 22.8 °C | 30 °C | 208.28 mm |
| October | 17.7 °C | 26 °C | 104.39 mm |
| November | 11.7 °C | 20.7 °C | 111.25 mm |
| December | 8.3 °C | 17.5 °C | 112.52 mm |
| Annual | 16.5 °C | 24.4 °C | 1667.5 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Dec. 1 - Dec. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 |
| Average Days With Frost | 10-20 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a : -6.7°C to -3.9°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 9a : -6.7°C to -3.9°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |