Gainesville in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Gainesville in december 2026
The weather in Gainesville in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
good weather
Weather at 6am
56°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
30%
18%
10%
Weather at 12pm
68°F
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
24%
17%
8%
Weather at 6pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
51% of time
22%
15%
7%
Weather at 3am
56°F
36%
27%
18%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Gainesville in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Gainesville in december.
The climate of Gainesville in december is good
The climate in december in Gainesville is relatively dry (with 3.1in of precipitation over 3 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 2.1in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate pleasant in that area the month of december. Temperatures are up to 70°F. The minimum is 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Gainesville is 63°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Gainesville in december with a maximum record of 88°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 25°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 23 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 74% of the month.
On average, in Gainesville, the days of december last 10:16. Sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset is at 17:33.
With good weather conditions, december is advisable to go in this city.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Gainesville in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 88°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 25°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 23 day(s) (74%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (11%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 7.5in (2018) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.7km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 36% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:17 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:33 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:16 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Gainesville in december 2025:
63°F to 67°F
63°F to 74°F
52°F to 63°F
43°F to 61°F
56°F to 72°F
68°F to 70°F
59°F to 70°F
61°F to 67°F
45°F to 52°F
41°F to 67°F
52°F to 63°F
47°F to 67°F
50°F to 65°F
58°F to 70°F
38°F to 50°F
45°F to 63°F
54°F to 72°F
61°F to 76°F
68°F to 76°F
52°F to 70°F
50°F to 67°F
52°F to 65°F
65°F to 72°F
59°F to 77°F
58°F to 72°F
56°F to 59°F
58°F to 65°F
63°F to 72°F
59°F to 68°F
43°F to 58°F
38°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in Florida in december
Cities near Gainesville:
| Lake City in december | good weather |
| Ocala National Forest in december | good weather |
| Cedar Key in december | good weather |
| Jacksonville in december | good weather |
| St. Augustine in december | good weather |
| Steinhatchee in december | good weather |
| Palm Coast in december | perfect weather |
| Daytona Beach in december | perfect weather |
| Hernando Beach in december | perfect weather |
| Fernandina Beach in december | good weather |
| New Smyrna Beach in december | perfect weather |
| Orlando in december | perfect weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Gainesville
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Weather data for Gainesville in december:
Weather data for Gainesville for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Gainesville. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Gainesville can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Gainesville.