| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 9a: 20°F to 25°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 9a: 20°F to 25°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8b: 15F to 20F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Dec. 1 - Dec. 10 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 75d - Eastern Florida Flatwoods | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 121 - 150 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 32609 - Gainesville, FL | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 43 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 62 | 69 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 59 | 51 | 45 | 57 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 67 | 69 | 75 | 81 | 87 | 90 | 91 | 90 | 88 | 81 | 75 | 68 | 80 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.65 | 3.48 | 4.19 | 2.9 | 3.35 | 6.65 | 6.1 | 6.78 | 4.71 | 2.49 | 2.26 | 2.69 | 49.25 |