Gainesville, Florida Weather
Gainesville, Florida — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Gainesville, Alachua County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Gainesville. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Gainesville is published on the Gainesville Regional Airport (KGNV) page, 7 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 4 airfields within reach of Gainesville have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Gainesville: Flying Ten Airport (K0J8) 18 km · Williston Municipal Airport (KX60) 36 km · Ocala International Airport - Jim Taylor Field (KOCF) 54 km
Conditions reported at KGNV describe the airfield itself. Weather 7 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Gainesville specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, Florida, unfolds across a landscape shaped by rolling terrain and the pervasive presence of water, a gentle topography that belies its long history. It lies 34.0 miles north-north-west of Ocala, FL (from Ocala, FL: bearing 341°T), and is situated 9.2 miles south-east of Alachua. This area was once home to indigenous peoples, and later became a vital hub during Florida's territorial and early statehood periods, with its economy historically tied to agriculture, particularly cotton and later timber. The fertile soils here, nourished by a subtropical climate, have always drawn those seeking to cultivate the land, and the development of the University of Florida profoundly reshaped Gainesville's economic and intellectual character, fostering a vibrant research and education sector that continues to drive innovation and attract talent. The air here often carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a subtle reminder of the natural world that still presses close to the urban edges. Gainesville’s cultural identity is deeply entwined with its academic heart, lending a youthful energy and intellectual curiosity to its atmosphere. The iconic Florida Museum of Natural History and the Harn Museum of Art offer windows into both the natural and artistic worlds, while the historic Hippodrome State Theatre provides a stage for lively performances. For those drawn to the outdoors, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, a vast expanse of savanna and wetlands, offers unparalleled opportunities for wildlife viewing, a truly captivating example of the region's ecological richness. The University of Florida Gators, with their passionate fan base, anchor the city's sporting fervor, and Gainesville has been the birthplace or adopted home for notable figures across various fields, contributing to its unique narrative. The quiet hum of daily life here often feels amplified by the rustle of palmetto fronds and the distant calls of unseen birds.
Live animated radar for Gainesville and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 29.651634°N, 82.324826°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 32601, 32608, 32602, 32603, 32604 |
| Area Code | 904 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Gainesville, Florida Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Gainesville, Florida, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Gainesville includes coordinates 29.651634°N, 82.324826°W, situated in Alachua County. ZIP code 32601, 32608, 32602, 32603, 32604. Telephone area code: 904. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
