| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 9a: 20°F to 25°F Zone 9b: 25°F to 30°F |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 9a: 20°F to 25°F |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8b: 15F to 20F |
| Average First Frost Date: | Dec. 1 - Dec. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |
| Ecoregion: | 75k - Gulf Barrier Islands and Coastal Marshes |
| Heat Zone Days: | 91 - 120 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 36542 - Gulf Shores, AL | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 42 | 45 | 52 | 59 | 67 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 71 | 61 | 52 | 45 | 60 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 59 | 62 | 68 | 74 | 81 | 87 | 89 | 89 | 86 | 78 | 69 | 62 | 75 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 6.08 | 5.17 | 6.42 | 4.41 | 5.17 | 5.09 | 7.39 | 6.62 | 5.79 | 3.5 | 4.84 | 4.47 | 64.95 |