Gulf State Park Weather Forecast
Gulf State Park weather: 79°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Gulf State Park is a state park in Alabama. Gulf State Park is known for white sand and a fishing pier.
Right now it is 79°F (26°C) in Gulf State Park with overcast. It feels like 89°F. Today runs from 78°F to 93°F. Chance of precipitation is 66%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Gulf State Park is February, April, July, August, September and October. The climate is temperate. January, May and November tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 44°F.
The closest major airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), about 157 mi away. Nearby highlights include French Quarter.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 93°F is 2.9°F above the 90°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Gulf State Park today at 9.8/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Gulf State Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:04 PM, Aug 24 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Gulf State Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light showers | 93° / 78° | 66% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 77° | 19% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 91° / 79° | 42% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 86° / 80° | 54% · 0,6 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 79° / 74° | 58% · 4,0 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 87° / 77° | 33% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 88° / 79° | 26% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 90° / 79° | 26% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 92° / 79° | 16% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 95° / 80° | 15% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 92° / 81° | 15% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 87° / 80° | 21% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 89° / 78° | 45% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 77° | 38% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 90° / 76° | 45% · 0,7 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 91° / 77° | 28% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 8 |
Climate in Gulf State Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59° | 44° | 5,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 65° | 52° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 70° | 58° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 75° | 64° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 80° | 71° | 7,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 86° | 76° | 5,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 89° | 79° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 90° | 79° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 86° | 74° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 78° | 65° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 71° | 58° | 5,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 64° | 51° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Gulf State Park
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Air quality and pollen in Gulf State Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Gulf State Park
Go in February, April, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, May and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Gulf State Park?
Gulf State Park is a state park in Alabama. Its coordinates are 30.2661, -87.6539. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Gulf State Park right now?
It is currently 79°F (26°C) with overcast. Humidity is 86% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Gulf State Park?
February, April, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Gulf State Park, which has a temperate climate. January, May and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Gulf State Park in?
Gulf State Park observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 7:04 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Gulf State Park?
The closest airports are Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 157 mi away and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 300 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Gulf State Park?
Popular options include French Quarter.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 24, 2026 at 7:04 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
