Alachua, FL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Alachua weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alachua.
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What is the weather usually like in Alachua?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 43°F average low
- 56.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,435 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alachua: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GAINESVILLE 11 WNW, FL US (USC00083322), adjusted for the elevation of Alachua.
Alachua weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alachua through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 7:01 AM | 7:58 PM | 12 h 56 min |
| May | 6:35 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| June | 6:27 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| July | 6:38 AM | 8:33 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| August | 6:56 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 30 min |
| November | 6:53 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 17 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Alachua?
Alachua has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 43°F (6°C).
It gets about 56.5 inches (1,435 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Alachua is March–April and October–November. At 138 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Alachua
What is the hottest month in Alachua?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Alachua?
January, with an average low of 43°F (6°C).
How much does it rain in Alachua?
About 56.5 inches (1,435 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Alachua?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Alachua?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alachua have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Alachua in November?
Highs average 76°F and lows 51°F, with about 2.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Alachua?
Around 6:53 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:35 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Alachua weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Alachua.
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