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Population:                  3,784

 

Elevation:                    10 feet above sea level

 

Land Area:                   10.4 square miles

 

Location:                     Located on the Gulf of Mexico in southwestern Alabama

 

Time Zone:                  Central Time Zone (when it’s noon in Orange Beach, it’s 1pm in New York City and 10am in Los Angeles).  Orange Beach observes Daylight Savings Time from April - October

 

Weather:

 

 

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Average temp. (°F)

50.5

53.4

59.8

65.7

73.2

79.2

81.5

81.1

77.3

67.9

59.5

52.7

High temperature (°F)

60.9

64.3

70.6

76.6

83.5

88.7

90.5

90.1

86.8

79.3

70.5

63.2

Low temperature (°F)

40.0

42.5

49.0

54.8

62.9

69.7

72.5

72.0

67.8

56.5

48.4

42.2

Precipitation (in)

5.9

5.1

6.7

4.4

5.0

5.8

8.2

6.6

6.1

3.7

5.2

4.2

 

Climate:

 

 

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Days with precipitation

10

9

9

6

7

10

14

13

9

5

8

9

Wind speed (mph)

9.1

9.4

9.9

9.5

8.6

7.6

6.9

6.7

7.6

7.9

8.3

8.9

Morning humidity (%)

82

82

84

86

87

84

86

87

85

82

82

81

Afternoon humidity (%)

65

61

62

60

62

61

65

66

63

57

61

65

Sunshine (%)

48

53

61

63

67

67

57

58

60

71

64

49

Days clear of clouds

8

9

9

10

9

7

4

6

10

13

11

9

Partly cloudy days

7

7

8

9

11

15

17

15

11

9

8

7

Cloudy days

16

13

14

11

11

8

10

10

9

9

11

16

Snowfall (in)

0.1

0.1

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

 

 

Local Seasons:

 

The gulf coast area has a mild climate with an average annual temperature of 67.4 degrees. The average annual precipitation is 67 inches, and the growing season is 292 days. The beaches are pleasant for sunning and walking year round. Water sports begin in the spring and are at their peak in summer and early fall. Festivals and fantastic scenery occur year round.

 

How to Get There:

 

By Air

 

Pensacola Regional Airport

850-435-1746

The airport is located approximately 30 miles east of the town.  It is served by many of the national airlines as well as certain local and regional carriers.

 

Ground Transportation:

 

Most of the major car rental companies as well as taxi and limousine service is available at the airport.

 

By Car

 

Orange Beach is easily accessible by car.  From the north, take I-65 to I-10 east, to U.S. Hwy 59 south.  From the east, take I-10 to I-110 south, to U.S. Hwy 98 west, to U.S. 59 south.

 

How to Get Around:

 

Due to the numerous popular sites and attractions within an hour’s drive of the town, the most convenient way to get around is by either personal or rental car.

 

National Holidays:

 

New Year's Day Jan. 1

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day 3rd Mon. in Jan.

President's Day 3rd Mon. in Feb.

Memorial Day last Mon. in May

Independence Day July 4

Labor Day 1st Mon. in Sept.

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thurs. in Nov.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dec. 24 and 25

New Year's Eve Dec. 31

 

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