Climate Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 69°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Gainesville Rgnl, FL Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 69°F
- Avg annual temp
- 97/100
- Comfort score
- 48.3"
- Annual precip
- 274d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Gainesville Rgnl
Gainesville Rgnl, Florida averages 69°F a year and scores 97/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 98% of U.S. cities.
- 69°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 97/100
- comfort score, milder than 98% of U.S. cities
- 48.3"
- annual precipitation
- 274 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
69°F (21°C)
Avg High
81°F
Avg Low
58°F
Annual Precip
48.3"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
97/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
69°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
48.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Gainesville Rgnl) 97.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Gainesville Rgnl area.
How Gainesville Rgnl compares to every U.S. city
Gainesville Rgnl's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
97 Top 2% higher than 98% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Gainesville Rgnl
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Gainesville Rgnl, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 6.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 2.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.4 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.4 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.2 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.9 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.6 |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 3.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.3"
8.2 days with precipitation
February 2.7"
7.2 days with precipitation
March 3.5"
7.4 days with precipitation
April 2.7"
6.2 days with precipitation
May 3.1"
6.9 days with precipitation
June 7.6"
14.9 days with precipitation
July 6.7"
15.9 days with precipitation
August 6.4"
16.1 days with precipitation
September 5.0"
11.0 days with precipitation
October 2.7"
7.2 days with precipitation
November 1.8"
5.8 days with precipitation
December 2.9"
7.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 2
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 3
50% probability date
Growing Season
274 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,139
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,741
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Gainesville Rgnl's climate means for you
Gainesville Rgnl runs 69°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 274 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 3 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,139 heating and 2,741 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 Rgnl, FL
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Gainesville Rgnl, Florida as a location with an annual average temperature of 69°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 81°F to a mean daily low of 58°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00012816, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Gainesville Rgnl sees about 48.3 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 274 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 3 and the first fall freeze near December 2. On the energy side, 1,139 heating degree days and 2,741 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 Rgnl scores 97/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Gainesville Rgnl, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Gainesville Rgnl, Florida is 69°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 43°F (6°C).
How much rain does Gainesville Rgnl get? ▼
Gainesville Rgnl receives 48.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Gainesville Rgnl? ▼
Gainesville Rgnl has a climate comfort score of 97/100 (Excellent), milder than 98% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Gainesville Rgnl? ▼
Gainesville Rgnl has approximately 274 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 3 and the first fall freeze around December 2.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Gainesville Rgnl? ▼
Gainesville Rgnl has 1,139 heating degree days and 2,741 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 Rgnl climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00012816 near Gainesville Rgnl.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00012816. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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