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Population:
95,447
Elevation:
18.3 feet above sea level
Land Area:
48.2 square miles
Location:
Located in the north central section of Florida, near Interstate 75
Time Zone:
Eastern Time Zone (when it’s noon in Gainesville, it’s 11am in Chicago
and 9am in Los Angeles). Gainesville observes Daylight Savings Time
from April - October
Weather:
|
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Average temp. (°F) |
54.3 |
57.0 |
62.6 |
67.6 |
74.3 |
79.2 |
80.9 |
80.4 |
77.8 |
70.1 |
62.8 |
56.3 |
|
High temperature (°F) |
66.3 |
69.4 |
75.2 |
80.5 |
86.6 |
89.9 |
90.9 |
90.1 |
87.5 |
81.1 |
74.5 |
68.2 |
|
Low temperature (°F) |
42.3 |
44.7 |
49.9 |
54.6 |
62.0 |
68.4 |
70.8 |
70.6 |
68.1 |
59.1 |
51.0 |
44.3 |
|
Precipitation (in) |
3.6 |
3.4 |
4.3 |
2.9 |
3.2 |
6.8 |
6.2 |
6.8 |
4.4 |
2.5 |
2.2 |
2.6 |
Climate:
|
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Days with precipitation |
9 |
7 |
8 |
6 |
7 |
15 |
16 |
16 |
12 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
|
Wind speed (mph) |
6.9 |
7.4 |
7.8 |
7.2 |
6.9 |
6.1 |
5.6 |
5.4 |
5.8 |
6.3 |
6.2 |
6.0 |
|
Morning humidity (%) |
90 |
90 |
91 |
91 |
91 |
88 |
89 |
91 |
96 |
94 |
93 |
91 |
|
Afternoon humidity (%) |
60 |
56 |
53 |
50 |
50 |
56 |
59 |
60 |
64 |
61 |
60 |
61 |
|
Sunshine (%) |
58 |
62 |
68 |
73 |
71 |
66 |
65 |
64 |
59 |
61 |
61 |
55 |
Local Seasons:
It is a busy time of
year when the University of Florida is in full session (and anytime the
Florida Gators are playing a home football game). Winter tends to be
even busier as visitors from the north visit Gainesville while also
visiting other areas in Florida. With the exception of a few summer
days, temperatures are quite pleasant. Winter brings a midday high near
70 making it ideal for any of the many outdoor activities available.
Spring and fall bring a rise in temperature during the day but evenings
are just cool enough for a relaxing dinner at one of the city’s many
fine restaurants followed by a stroll through the area or on the
University campus. The heat and humidity rise in summer, making it the
perfect time of year for a dip in the pool and a cool drink.
How to Get There:
By Air
Gainesville Regional
Airport
3880 N.E. 39th Avenue
Gainesville, Florida
32609
352-373-0249
This regional airport is
served by some of the nationally recognized connection carriers for the
major airlines as well as operating as a general aviation facility for
private and corporate aircraft.
Ground Transportation
Many of the major car
rental companies as well as taxi and limousine services are available at
the airport and at select locations throughout the city.
By Car
Interstate 75 skirts
Gainesville on the west, it links with major metropolitan centers such
as Atlanta and the Tampa-St. Petersburg area. U.S. Routes 301 and 441
and State Route 26 join Gainesville with other communities in Alachua
County and in northern Florida.
By Train
Amtrak
Located on the corner of
SE 1st Avenue and 1st Street
800-USA-RAIL
Call for schedule and
additional information
This service connects
the Gainesville station with Amtrak's Palatka rail station, meeting
southbound trains serving Orlando, West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, and
Miami; and northbound trains to Savannah, Raleigh, Richmond, Washington,
Philadelphia, and New York.
By Bus
Greyhound
516 SW 4TH Ave
Gainesville FL 32601
352-376-5252
Call for schedule and
additional information
How to Get Around:
With so many things to
see and do, both in the city as well as throughout the surrounding area,
the best way to get around is by either personal or rental car.
In addition, local area
bus service is provided by the Regional Transit System (RTS), which also
offers mini-bus transportation for people who are disabled.
352-334-2600. Call for
additional information
National Holidays:
New Year's Day, Jan. 1
Martin Luther King, Jr.,
Day 3rd Mon. in Jan.
President's Day, 3rd
Mon. in Feb.
Memorial Day, last Mon.
in May
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, 1st Mon. in
Sept.
Thanksgiving Day, 4th
Thurs. in Nov.
Christmas Eve and
Christmas Day, Dec. 24 and 25
New Year's Eve, Dec. 31 |
