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Gainesville, FL Weather on April 20
April 20th in Gainesville, FL typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 82°F and lows near 56°F — a 26°F daily swing. Over 54 years of records, the warmest April 20th was in 2006 (79°F average), while the coldest was 1983 (55°F) — a 24°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 26% of April 20th dates historically, with the wettest April 20th recording 2.92" of rain. The last decade has been 1.6°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on April 20
Planning for April 20th in Gainesville, FL? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
April 20 Weather Records for Gainesville
- •The all-time record high for April 20th in Gainesville, FL is 92°F, set in 2011.
- •The coldest April 20th on record dropped to 44°F in 1983.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on April 20th in 3 of the last 54 years.
- •Last year (1971), April 20th was 6°F warmer than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest April 20 ever in Gainesville?
The warmest April 20 in Gainesville, FL reached 92°F in 2011. That is 10°F above the long-term average high of 82°F.
What was the coldest April 20 ever in Gainesville?
The coldest April 20 in Gainesville, FL dropped to 44°F in 1983. That is 12°F below the long-term average low of 56°F.
What is the average temperature on April 20 in Gainesville?
On April 20, Gainesville averages a high of 82°F and a low of 56°F based on 54 years of NOAA weather observations from GAINESVILLE 3 WSW.
How many years of weather data are available for April 20 in Gainesville?
We have 54 years of weather records for April 20 in Gainesville, FL, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
April 20 Weather History in Gainesville
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 85°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 78°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 77°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 85°F | 63°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 2019 | 73°F | 53°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2018 | 73°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 87°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 81°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 79°F | 62°F | 0.38" | -- |
| 2014 | 65°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 64°F | 48°F | 0.86" | -- |
| 2012 | 88°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 92°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 80°F | 51°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2009 | 76°F | 58°F | 0.81" | -- |
| 2008 | 83°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 75°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 92°F | 67°F | 0.48" | -- |
| 2005 | 82°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 82°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 83°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 91°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 80°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 86°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 82°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 81°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 82°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 86°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 89°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 86°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 77°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 84°F | 64°F | 1.98" | -- |
| 1991 | 78°F | 60°F | 2.92" | -- |
| 1990 | 76°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 83°F | 57°F | 2.11" | -- |
| 1988 | 83°F | 49°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 1987 | 85°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 83°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 86°F | 59°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 1984 | 86°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 67°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 88°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 88°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 76°F | 57°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1979 | 83°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 81°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 84°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 86°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 85°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 83°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 84°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 89°F | 64°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 1971 | 88°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 54 years of data from NOAA station: GAINESVILLE 3 WSW
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Gainesville, FL, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.