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Gainesville, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Alachua County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
143,611
Population
2,244/sq mi density
$45,611
Median Income
$30,282 per capita
$235,000
Home Value
$293,024 Zillow
$1,214
Median Rent
40.5% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
329 sunny days/yr
687
Violent Crime/100K
3,488 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$45,611 median income, 2.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$235,000 home value, $1,214/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
687 violent crimes/100K (81% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Gainesville has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 329 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 62.4 sq mi (161.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.6795°N, 82.3468°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Alachua County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gainesville Regional (GNV) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0382 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
Gainesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 56°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.2") and October the driest (2.3").