State park in Alabama

Gulf State Park Weather Forecast

Gulf State Park weather: 56°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 56°F now🕔 3:36 PM local📅 Best: February, April, July and October

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 56°F (13°C) in Gulf State Park with clear. It feels like 52°F. Today runs from 55°F to 78°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Gulf State Park is February, April, July and October. The climate is temperate. January, May and November tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 89°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 about average for October. The forecast high of 78°F is in line with the 79°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Gulf State Park today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Active alerts for Gulf State Park

⚠️Sat, Oct 31: heavy rain, 1,6 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Wed, Nov 4: heavy rain, 1,1 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Weather in Gulf State Park right now

🌙
56°F
Clear · feels like 52°F
Humidity73%
Wind7 mph NE
Gusts18 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover2%
Pressure1022 hPa
VisibilityGood · 8 mi
Air quality28 · Good
Sunrise7:01 AM
Sunset6:06 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 94%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:36 PM, Oct 28 local time.

⚠️Sat, Oct 31: heavy rain, 1,6 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Wed, Nov 4: heavy rain, 1,1 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

6 AM🌙56°0%7 mph
7 AM☀️55°0%7 mph
8 AM☀️58°0%7 mph
9 AM☀️64°0%8 mph
10 AM☀️68°0%8 mph
11 AM☀️73°0%8 mph
12 PM☀️76°0%7 mph
1 PM☀️78°0%7 mph
2 PM☀️78°0%7 mph
3 PM☀️78°0%7 mph
4 PM☀️78°0%4 mph
5 PM☀️77°0%2 mph
6 PM☀️71°0%5 mph
7 PM🌙68°0%4 mph
8 PM🌙65°0%5 mph
9 PM🌙64°0%5 mph
10 PM🌙63°0%6 mph
11 PM🌙63°0%7 mph
12 AM☁️62°0%6 mph
1 AM🌙61°0%7 mph
2 AM🌙60°0%7 mph
3 AM☁️60°0%6 mph
4 AM🌙59°0%6 mph
5 AM🌙59°0%7 mph

16-day forecast for Gulf State Park

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Wed, Oct 28⛅ Partly cloudy78° / 55°0%8 mph6
Thu, Oct 29☁️ Overcast80° / 57°0%8 mph6
Fri, Oct 30☁️ Overcast79° / 72°1%14 mph5
Sat, Oct 31⛈️ Thunderstorm77° / 70°48% · 1,6 in17 mph4
Sun, Nov 1🌧️ Heavy drizzle80° / 70°54% · 0,2 in11 mph6
Mon, Nov 2☁️ Overcast79° / 67°10%6 mph5
Tue, Nov 3⛈️ Thunderstorm77° / 71°13% · 0,2 in10 mph4
Wed, Nov 4⛈️ Thunderstorm75° / 67°28% · 1,1 in17 mph4
Thu, Nov 5☀️ Clear sky67° / 58°17%11 mph5
Fri, Nov 6☀️ Clear sky71° / 57°8%11 mph5
Sat, Nov 7⛅ Partly cloudy68° / 53°7%10 mph5
Sun, Nov 8⛅ Partly cloudy67° / 48°19%8 mph5
Mon, Nov 9⛅ Partly cloudy69° / 51°19%10 mph5
Tue, Nov 10☁️ Overcast73° / 58°23%10 mph4
Wed, Nov 11⛅ Partly cloudy73° / 57°26%7 mph5
Thu, Nov 12☀️ Clear sky-- / --20%--—

Climate in Gulf State Park month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January59°44°5,2 in★★★☆☆
February65°51°3,4 in★★★★☆
March70°58°5,0 in★★★★☆
April75°64°3,1 in★★★★☆
May80°71°7,7 in★★★☆☆
June86°76°5,3 in★★★★☆
July89°79°3,8 in★★★★☆
August89°78°4,8 in★★★☆☆
September86°74°4,6 in★★★★☆
October79°65°4,3 in★★★★☆
November71°58°5,7 in★★★☆☆
December64°50°4,3 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Air quality and pollen in Gulf State Park

28
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.53.4 µg/m³
PM103.8 µg/m³
Ozone79 µg/m³
NO₂2.4 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:01 AM
Sunset6:06 PM
Daylight11h 5m
Solar noon12:33 PM
Golden hour (am)7:01 AM - 8:01 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:06 PM - 6:06 PM
Blue hour (am)6:31 AM - 7:01 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:06 PM - 6:36 PM
Moon phase🌖 Waning gibbous · 94%
Moonrise7:55 PM
Moonset9:55 AM

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 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.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★★☆
March★★★★☆
April★★★★☆
May★★★☆☆
June★★★★☆
July★★★★☆
August★★★☆☆
September★★★★☆
October★★★★☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

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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 56°F (13°C) with clear. Humidity is 73% and wind is 7 mph.

When is the best time to visit Gulf State Park?

February, April, July 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 3:36 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, 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 October 28, 2026 at 3:36 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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