Climate Comfort Score
77/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 70°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Gainesville, FL Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 70°F
- Avg annual temp
- 77/100
- Comfort score
- 275d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Gainesville
Gainesville, Florida averages 70°F a year and scores 77/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 70°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 77/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 275 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
70°F (21°C)
Avg High
81°F
Avg Low
58°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
77/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
70°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Gainesville) 77.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Gainesville area.
How Gainesville compares to every U.S. city
Gainesville's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
77 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Gainesville
MethodologyGainesville's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | N/A | 5.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | N/A | 4.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | N/A | 2.1 | 0.1 |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 69°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.3 | 2.3 |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 12.3 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 80°F (27°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 19.9 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 25.5 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 23.6 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 15.6 |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | N/A | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | N/A | 5.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 4
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
275 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,143
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,796
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Gainesville's climate means for you
Gainesville runs 70°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 275 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,143 heating and 2,796 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Gainesville, FL
An annual average temperature of 70°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 81°F to a mean daily low of 58°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Gainesville, Florida. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00083322 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Gainesville should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs an uncharted amount, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 275 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 4 and the first fall freeze near December 4. And on the energy front, 1,143 heating degree days and 2,796 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Gainesville scores 77/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Gainesville, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Gainesville, Florida is 70°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 43°F (6°C).
How much rain does Gainesville get? ▼
Gainesville receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Gainesville? ▼
Gainesville has a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Gainesville? ▼
Gainesville has approximately 275 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 4 and the first fall freeze around December 4.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Gainesville? ▼
Gainesville has 1,143 heating degree days and 2,796 cooling degree days annually, a cooling-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Gainesville climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00083322 near Gainesville.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00083322. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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