Gainesville, FL weather in January
In January, Gainesville sees highs around 67°F and lows around 43°F: mild, with some rain. There are about 8 days with rain. It is one of the coolest months in Gainesville. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 67°F
- Normal low
- 43°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 3.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 67°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 44°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 24% | 27% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:24 am / 5:41 pm | 7:19 am / 6:05 pm |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 10.8 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 January day
- 6 am46°Fdew point 42°F
- 9 am50°Fdew point 45°F
- Noon61°Fdew point 46°F
- 3 pm65°Fdew point 45°F
- 6 pm59°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 pm52°Fdew point 46°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Cross City Airport (47 mi away); average wind 5 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F15 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below6 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in January
Normal precipitation is 3.3 in; a dry January brings about 1.7 in and a wet one about 4.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202017: average high 74°F
- Coolest January2010: average high 62°F
- Wettest January1994: 9.0 in
- Driest January2013: 0.3 in
- Highest reading85°F (January 12, 2020)
- Lowest reading17°F (January 11, 2010)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
January compared with December and February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 69°F | 67°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 43°F | 46°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 8 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 10.5 h | 11.2 h |
Highs change by -2°F from December and +4°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Lakeland, FL114 mi · high 75°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: St. Simons Island, GA117 mi · high 62°F · 8 wet days
How Gainesville ranks in January
- Normal high56th warmest of 378 cities; 18th of 23 in Florida
- Wet days147th driest of 378
- Comfortable days36th most of 339
What to pack for Gainesville in January
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 8 days
Heating and cooling
January has 330 heating degree days and 16 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Gainesville in January?
The normal high is 67°F and the normal low is 43°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was 17°F (January 11, 2010).
Does it rain a lot in Gainesville in January?
About 8 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.3 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 1994 (9.0 in); the driest was in 2013 (0.3 in).
Is January a good time to visit Gainesville?
January ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Gainesville (64 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).