Gainesville, FL weather in February
February in Gainesville: mild, with some rain. Highs 71°F, lows 46°F, about 7 wet days. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 71°F
- Normal low
- 46°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 2.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 69°F | 73°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 48°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 25% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:18 am / 6:06 pm | 6:55 am / 6:27 pm |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | 11.5 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 February day
- 6 am49°Fdew point 45°F
- 9 am54°Fdew point 48°F
- Noon65°Fdew point 48°F
- 3 pm68°Fdew point 47°F
- 6 pm64°Fdew point 48°F
- 9 pm55°Fdew point 49°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Cross City Airport (47 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F15 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below3 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in February
Normal precipitation is 2.7 in; a dry February brings about 1.0 in and a wet one about 3.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202019: average high 79°F
- Coolest February2010: average high 62°F
- Wettest February1998: 11.6 in
- Driest February1991: 0.3 in
- Highest reading91°F (February 23, 2019)
- Lowest reading18°F (February 5, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 67°F | 71°F | 76°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 46°F | 50°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 11.2 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +5°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Lakeland, FL114 mi · high 78°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: St. Simons Island, GA117 mi · high 65°F · 8 wet days
How Gainesville ranks in February
- Normal high34th warmest of 378 cities; 17th of 23 in Florida
- Wet days113th driest of 378
- Comfortable days21st most of 340
What to pack for Gainesville in February
- Layers – afternoons near 71°F but nights near 46°F
Heating and cooling
February has 213 heating degree days and 29 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Gainesville in February?
The normal high is 71°F and the normal low is 46°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest February reading was 91°F (February 23, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Gainesville in February?
About 7 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.7 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (11.6 in); the driest was in 1991 (0.3 in).
Is February a good time to visit Gainesville?
February ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Gainesville (68 out of 100). It has about 15 comfortable days. 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).