Gainesville, Georgia Weather
Gainesville, Georgia — 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, Hall County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Gainesville. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Gainesville is published on the Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (KGVL) page, 3 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. 6 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: Jackson County Airport (KJCA) 28 km · Habersham County Airport (KAJR) 33 km · Lumpkin County Wimpys Airport (K9A0) 36 km · Gwinnett County Briscoe Field (KLZU) 38 km · Barrow County Airport (KWDR) 38 km
Conditions reported at KGVL describe the airfield itself. Weather 3 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, Georgia
Gainesville unfolds across rolling hills, a landscape shaped by the ancient forces that sculpted the Piedmont region of Georgia. It lies 17.8 miles north-east of Sugar Hill, GA (from Sugar Hill, GA: bearing 42°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north-east of Flowery Branch. The land here breathes with a gentle humidity, often softened by the morning mist that rises from the many waterways feeding into Lake Lanier, a vast blue heart that dictates much of the local rhythm. Historically, this area has been a crossroads, first for indigenous peoples and later for settlers drawn by fertile soil and the promise of agriculture. The economy, once heavily reliant on cotton and timber, has diversified, though poultry farming remains a significant industry, its presence often signaled by the soft clucking that drifts on the breeze. The character of Gainesville is one of pragmatic resilience, a community that has adapted and thrived through changing times, much like the sturdy oaks that dot the surrounding countryside. The cultural pulse of Gainesville beats with a warmth that reflects its Southern heritage, a place where community gatherings are a cherished tradition. For those seeking intellectual pursuits, the University of Georgia's campus offers a vibrant academic atmosphere. The presence of Lake Lanier draws a steady stream of visitors and residents alike, its shores a popular destination for recreation and relaxation, particularly during the long, sun-drenched summers. While Gainesville may not boast a multitude of globally recognized landmarks, its charm lies in its everyday beauty, the way sunlight filters through the canopy of trees lining residential streets, casting shifting patterns on the asphalt. The city embraces a spirit of understated accomplishment, home to individuals who have contributed quietly but significantly to various fields, their legacies woven into the fabric of the community.
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, Hall County, Georgia |
| Coordinates | 34.297879°N, 83.824066°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 30501, 30503, 30504, 30506, 30507 |
| Area Code | 770, 678 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Gainesville, Georgia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Gainesville, Georgia, 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 34.297879°N, 83.824066°W, situated in Hall County. ZIP code 30501, 30503, 30504, 30506, 30507. Telephone area code: 770, 678. 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.
