Gulf, TX
Unincorporated community in Matagorda County, Texas
Gulf is a small unincorporated community in Matagorda County, Texas. It is 4.9 miles W of Matagorda, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 77457.
Gulf at a glance
- State
- Texas
- County
- Matagorda County
- ZIP code
- 77457
- Nearest town
- Matagorda (4.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 28.7211, -95.8917
Weather in Gulf now
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Gulf weather by the hour
Gulf weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gulf.
This week in Gulf
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gulf
What is the weather usually like in Gulf?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 44°F average low
- 44.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,129 mm
- 0.3 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gulf: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MATAGORDA NO 2, TX US (USC00415659), adjusted for the elevation of Gulf.
Gulf weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gulf through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| March | 7:31 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 7:50 PM | 12 h 54 min |
| May | 6:31 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| June | 6:23 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| July | 6:34 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 22 min |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 31 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 22 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Gulf?
Gulf has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 44°F (7°C).
It gets about 44.5 inches (1,129 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Gulf is April–May and October–November. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Gulf
The closest live webcam is Galveston › North-east: San Luis Pass, 52.3 miles NE of Gulf.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gulf.
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Questions about Gulf
Where is Gulf, TX?
Gulf is an unincorporated community in Matagorda County, Texas, 4.9 miles W of Matagorda.
What county is Gulf in?
Gulf is in Matagorda County, Texas.
What is the ZIP code of Gulf, TX?
The ZIP code for Gulf is 77457.
What is the nearest town to Gulf?
Matagorda, 4.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gulf?
Yes. The closest is Galveston › North-east: San Luis Pass, 52.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gulf?
August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Gulf?
January, with an average low of 44°F (7°C).
How much does it rain in Gulf?
About 44.5 inches (1,129 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Gulf?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gulf?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gulf have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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