December weather in Gainesville, FL
The average temperature in Gainesville in December is 57.3°F (45.2°F–69.3°F). Average precipitation: 2.88 inches.
December is a winter month in Gainesville, and is cooler than the annual average of 69.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 24.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 6m. For travel, December is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
69.3°F
Avg Low
45.2°F
Precipitation
2.88 in
Daylight
10h 6m
December records in Gainesville
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 84.0°F (1968) | 28.0°F (1965) | 1.24 in (2018) |
| December 2 | 84.0°F (1968) | 24.1°F (1999) | 0.56 in (1986) |
| December 3 | 82.0°F (1968) | 28.0°F (2008) | 0.58 in (1991) |
| December 4 | 82.9°F (1994) | 24.1°F (1989) | 1.09 in (1964) |
| December 5 | 84.9°F (2016) | 28.0°F (1989) | 1.18 in (1964) |
| December 6 | 84.0°F (2013) | 27.0°F (2000) | 1.52 in (2016) |
| December 7 | 82.9°F (2013) | 25.0°F (1962) | 1.77 in (1996) |
| December 8 | 84.0°F (1998) | 23.0°F (2010) | 1.49 in (2017) |
| December 9 | 82.9°F (2013) | 28.0°F (1968) | 1.54 in (1969) |
| December 10 | 84.0°F (1961) | 28.0°F (1962) | 3.56 in (2012) |
| December 11 | 84.0°F (2021) | 25.0°F (1995) | 1.21 in (1967) |
| December 12 | 81.0°F (2001) | 21.9°F (1962) | 2.64 in (1997) |
| December 13 | 82.9°F (2015) | 12.9°F (1962) | 1.67 in (1963) |
| December 14 | 84.0°F (1967) | 19.0°F (1962) | 3.12 in (2018) |
| December 15 | 82.9°F (2007) | 21.9°F (2010) | 1.55 in (1987) |
| December 16 | 82.9°F (2000) | 21.9°F (1968) | 1.91 in (2023) |
| December 17 | 82.0°F (2015) | 25.0°F (1968) | 4.62 in (2005) |
| December 18 | 86.0°F (2016) | 26.1°F (1960) | 1.12 in (1966) |
| December 19 | 84.9°F (1967) | 26.1°F (1963) | 1.30 in (1965) |
| December 20 | 82.9°F (1967) | 21.0°F (2000) | 1.47 in (2018) |
| December 21 | 84.0°F (2013) | 21.9°F (2000) | 1.45 in (2021) |
| December 22 | 82.9°F (2013) | 24.1°F (1960) | 1.97 in (2019) |
| December 23 | 82.9°F (2013) | 21.9°F (1989) | 1.54 in (2019) |
| December 24 | 82.9°F (2025) | 16.0°F (1989) | 2.24 in (2002) |
| December 25 | 82.9°F (2015) | 19.0°F (1989) | 1.40 in (2006) |
| December 26 | 84.0°F (2016) | 19.0°F (1985) | 1.64 in (1997) |
| December 27 | 82.9°F (2015) | 24.3°F (2020) | 2.26 in (1964) |
| December 28 | 84.9°F (2015) | 21.0°F (2010) | 1.37 in (1967) |
| December 29 | 82.0°F (2021) | 23.0°F (1961) | 1.32 in (2013) |
| December 30 | 84.0°F (2015) | 19.0°F (1961) | 0.21 in (1960) |
| December 31 | 84.0°F (2015) | 19.0°F (2000) | 1.62 in (2002) |