Gainesville, FL weather in October
October in Gainesville: warm and often humid, with some rain. Highs 82°F, lows 61°F, rain on about 7 days.
- Normal high
- 82°F
- Normal low
- 61°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 2.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 13
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 86°F | 78°F |
| Normal low | 66°F | 55°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 20% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:22 am / 7:15 pm | 7:41 am / 6:43 pm |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 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 October day
- 6 am62°Fdew point 60°F
- 9 am71°Fdew point 63°F
- Noon79°Fdew point 63°F
- 3 pm81°Fdew point 62°F
- 6 pm75°Fdew point 64°F
- 9 pm68°Fdew point 63°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°F6 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more2 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more13 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in October
Normal precipitation is 2.7 in; a dry October brings about 1.1 in and a wet one about 3.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202018: average high 86°F
- Coolest October1992: average high 77°F
- Wettest October1993: 8.0 in
- Driest October2010: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading93°F (October 17, 2018)
- Lowest reading32°F (October 29, 2008)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 88°F | 82°F | 75°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 61°F | 51°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 7 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 6 | 16 |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 11.4 h | 10.7 h |
Highs change by -6°F from September and -7°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Lakeland, FL114 mi · high 87°F · 8 wet days
How Gainesville ranks in October
- Normal high59th warmest of 378 cities; 18th of 23 in Florida
- Wet days160th driest of 378
- Comfortable days277th most of 340
Heating and cooling
October has 25 heating degree days and 222 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Gainesville in October?
The normal high is 82°F and the normal low is 61°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 93°F (most recently on October 17, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Gainesville in October?
About 7 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.7 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 1993 (8.0 in); the driest was in 2010, with no measurable precipitation.
Is October a good time to visit Gainesville?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Gainesville (55 out of 100). It has about 6 comfortable days and about 2 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).