January weather forecast
Gainesville, FL

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Weather in January

In Gainesville, Florida, the New Year starts off with a cool, pleasant ambiance. After the relatively colder climate of December, January brings with it a slight bump in temperatures, providing a subtle warm welcome to the inhabitants. Humidity remains evenly spread out, matching the levels observed in December. Furthermore, cloud cover shows a slight decrease. Recordings have captured temperature extremes between 46.2°F (7.9°C) to 64.4°F (18°C) for the month, providing a bright, moderately cold January with a perfect balance of rainfall and sunshine.

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures in Gainesville, reaching 64.4°F (18°C) at the peak and 46.2°F (7.9°C) at the low.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Gainesville, in January, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gainesville, there are 150.7 rainfall days, and 23.78" (604mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:41 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Gainesville is 6.5h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Gainesville is January, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in January translates into this advice:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Gainesville?

January is the month when Gainesville sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 64.4°F (18°C) and a low of 46.2°F (7.9°C).

What are the temperatures in Gainesville in January?

In January, in Gainesville, the average high-temperature is 64.4°F (18°C), and the average low-temperature is 46.2°F (7.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Gainesville?

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in Gainesville in January?

In January, in Gainesville, Florida, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout January, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Gainesville have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Gainesville?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Gainesville, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gainesville have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Gainesville?

January is the month with the lowest UV index in Gainesville, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in January in Gainesville?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Gainesville is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Gainesville, FL

Average temperature in January - Gainesville, FL
  • Average high temperature in January: 64.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (64.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 46.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Gainesville, FL

Average pressure in January - Gainesville, FL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Gainesville, FL

Average wind speed in January - Gainesville, FL
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Gainesville, FL

Average humidity in January - Gainesville, FL
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Gainesville, FL

Average rainfall in January - Gainesville, FL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.26").

Average rainfall days in January
Gainesville, FL

Average rainfall days in January - Gainesville, FL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Gainesville, FL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Gainesville, FL
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Gainesville, FL

Average sunshine days in January - Gainesville, FL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (20.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (9.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Gainesville, FL

Average UV index in January - Gainesville, FL
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Gainesville, FL

Average cloud cover in January - Gainesville, FL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Gainesville, FL

Average visibility in January - Gainesville, FL
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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