Gainesville, FL weather in August
Gainesville is hot and oppressively humid in August, with rain on most days: highs average 91°F and nights drop to about 72°F. Rain falls on about 16 days. This is the peak of the warm season in Gainesville. Midday heat is the main thing to plan around.
- Normal high
- 91°F
- Normal low
- 72°F
- Wet days
- 16
- 6.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 31
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 91°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 72°F | 72°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 52% | 47% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:49 am / 8:22 pm | 7:06 am / 7:53 pm |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | 12.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am74°Fdew point 72°F
- 9 am82°Fdew point 75°F
- Noon87°Fdew point 74°F
- 3 pm87°Fdew point 73°F
- 6 pm84°Fdew point 74°F
- 9 pm78°Fdew point 74°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Cross City Airport (47 mi away); average wind 4 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more21 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more31 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow16 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in10 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per August, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in August
Normal precipitation is 6.4 in; a dry August brings about 4.0 in and a wet one about 7.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202011: average high 94°F
- Coolest August1994: average high 87°F
- Wettest August2004: 14.3 in
- Driest August2006: 2.8 in
- Highest reading100°F (August 27, 2011)
- Lowest reading61°F (August 9, 2002)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
August compared with July and September
| July | August | September | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 91°F | 91°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 72°F | 72°F | 69°F |
| Wet days | 16 | 16 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | 13.2 h | 12.3 h |
Highs change by 0°F from July and -3°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Drier: Savannah, GA183 mi · high 91°F · 13 wet days
How Gainesville ranks in August
- Normal high125th warmest of 378 cities; 18th of 23 in Florida
- Wet days359th driest of 378
- Comfortable days276th most of 341
What to pack for Gainesville in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 91°F and about 31 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 16 days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 504 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Gainesville in August?
The normal high is 91°F and the normal low is 72°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 100°F (August 27, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Gainesville in August?
About 16 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 6.4 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (14.3 in); the driest was in 2006 (2.8 in).
Is August a good time to visit Gainesville?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Gainesville (34 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 21 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are February, March and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Gainesville Rgnl Airport (USW00012816), 4.1 mi NE of the city center, 123 ft (55 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: High Springs (USC00083956), 20 mi NW of the city center, 65 ft (113 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Cross City Airport (USW00012833), 47 mi W of the city center, 38 ft (140 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Cross City Airport (722120-12833), 47 mi W of the city center, 38 ft (140 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).