Gainesville, FL weather in June
June in Gainesville: hot and oppressively humid, with frequent rain. Highs 90°F, lows 70°F, about 15 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 90°F
- Normal low
- 70°F
- Wet days
- 15
- 7.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 28
- dew point 65°F+
How June changes from start to finish
| June 1 | June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 89°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 67°F | 71°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 40% | 51% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:29 am / 8:24 pm | 6:32 am / 8:33 pm |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | 14.0 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 June day
- 6 am71°Fdew point 69°F
- 9 am81°Fdew point 72°F
- Noon87°Fdew point 71°F
- 3 pm87°Fdew point 70°F
- 6 pm84°Fdew point 71°F
- 9 pm77°Fdew point 71°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°F0 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more18 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more28 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow15 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in11 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
Average days per June, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in June
Normal precipitation is 7.6 in; a dry June brings about 5.6 in and a wet one about 8.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 5 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How June varies from year to year
- Warmest June, 1991-20201998: average high 97°F
- Coolest June1997: average high 87°F
- Wettest June2017: 16.9 in
- Driest June1998: 2.8 in
- Highest reading103°F (June 15, 2011)
- Lowest reading58°F (June 7, 2006)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
June compared with May and July
| May | June | July | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 87°F | 90°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 63°F | 70°F | 72°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 15 | 16 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | 14.0 h | 13.8 h |
Highs change by +3°F from May and +1°F into July.
Nearby alternatives in June
- Drier: St. Simons Island, GA117 mi · high 88°F · 11 wet days
How Gainesville ranks in June
- Normal high73rd warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 23 in Florida
- Wet days359th driest of 378
- Comfortable days297th most of 340
What to pack for Gainesville in June
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 90°F and about 28 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 15 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.0 hours of daylight and highs near 90°F
Heating and cooling
June has 0 heating degree days and 447 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Gainesville in June?
The normal high is 90°F and the normal low is 70°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest June reading was 103°F (June 15, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Gainesville in June?
About 15 days in June have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 7.6 in. The wettest June in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (16.9 in); the driest was in 1998 (2.8 in).
Is June a good time to visit Gainesville?
June ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Gainesville (36 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 18 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).