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
Gainesville
