Gainesville, FL All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Gainesville, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 105°F (41°C) | June 8, 1933 and June 4, 1985 |
| Record Low | 10.9°F (-12°C) | January 13, 1981 |
| Lowest High | 33.9°F (1°C) | January 29, 1897 |
| Highest Low | 82°F (28°C) | July 27, 1896 and July 28, 1896 and August 2, 1896 |
| Highest Mean | 90.5°F (32°C) | July 18, 1898 |
| Lowest Mean | 25.4°F (-4°C) | December 24, 1989 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 11.72" (297.7 mm) | April 8, 1982 |
| Max in One Month | 20.71" (526.0 mm) | September 2004 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | April 1903 |
| Max in One Year | 74.72" (1897.9 mm) | 1982 |
| Least in One Year | 28.60" (726.5 mm) | 2000 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 14, 1893 – July 31, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1892 – July 31, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | December 1, 1917 – July 27, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at OCALA (37 mi from Gainesville, FL). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Gainesville, FL?
The all-time record high in Gainesville, FL is 105°F (41°C), set on June 8, 1933 and June 4, 1985.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Gainesville, FL?
The all-time record low in Gainesville, FL is 10.9°F (-12°C), set on January 13, 1981.
What is the most rain Gainesville, FL has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Gainesville, FL is 11.72 inches, on April 8, 1982.
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