Weather in Gainesville, Georgia
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast—84°52°
- SundayMay 17Overcast15%88°63°
- MondayMay 18Overcast—90°66°
- TuesdayMay 19Overcast—85°59°
- WednesdayMay 20Drizzle26%92°62°
- ThursdayMay 21Drizzle59%86°63°
- FridayMay 22Drizzle61%76°64°
- PM 2.5
- 17.8 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 19.0 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 7.7 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 80.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:44 AM
- Moonset
- 12:54 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Gainesville at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 8°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 13 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of May 17, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Gainesville's highest temperatures at around 79°F mean, while January delivers the coldest conditions at roughly 42°F. January also sees the most rainfall at 5.0 inches, compared to October's lighter 3.9 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 5.0″ | 7 |
| February | 46° | 4.7″ | 8 |
| March | 53° | 4.8″ | 7 |
| April | 61° | 4.0″ | 7 |
| May | 69° | 4.0″ | 7 |
| June | 76° | 4.2″ | 7 |
| July | 79° | 4.4″ | 7 |
| August | 78° | 4.7″ | 7 |
| September | 72° | 3.9″ | 5 |
| October | 62° | 3.9″ | 5 |
| November | 52° | 4.2″ | 6 |
| December | 45° | 4.7″ | 8 |
Regional context
Gainesville belongs to the humid subtropical climate region, sharing temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other nearby cities in this zone.
Similar climates: Atlanta, GA, Augusta, GA, Savannah, GA, Columbus, GA, Macon, GA.
Naturalist notes
Late April often brings the peak blooming period for dogwood trees throughout Gainesville's forests and neighborhoods.
Ruby-throated hummingbirds typically return to Gainesville feeders during the first week of April after their winter migration.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Gainesville?
- The last spring frost in Gainesville usually occurs around mid-March, while the first fall frost typically arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Gainesville?
- January receives the most precipitation with about 5.0 inches on average, contributing to the city's annual total of roughly 52 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Gainesville?
- July typically records the highest temperatures, with averages around 79°F.
- What is the coldest month in Gainesville?
- January usually brings the coldest weather, averaging about 42°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Gainesville?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-March, while warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after that date.
- How many rainy days does Gainesville get?
- Gainesville experiences precipitation on about 79 days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Gainesville?
- Gainesville's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperatures; use the USDA's online lookup tool with the city ZIP code for the current zone designation.
Climate
Gainesville, Georgia experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. Temperatures hover near 42°F in January and reach an average of 79°F in July, creating a 36°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 52 inches, distributed across roughly 79 rainy days throughout the year.
Latitude at 34.3°N combines with proximity to large water bodies and elevation to determine what grows in the area, when frost occurs, and daily weather patterns.