Alachua, Florida has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 14.3 °C (low) to 26.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1363.2 Millimeters. Alachua is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 through the first frost around Dec. 1 - Dec. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.7 °C | 19.3 °C | 92.2 mm |
| February | 7.3 °C | 21.2 °C | 82.55 mm |
| March | 9.7 °C | 24.2 °C | 93.47 mm |
| April | 13.1 °C | 27.1 °C | 72.39 mm |
| May | 17 °C | 30.6 °C | 83.31 mm |
| June | 20.9 °C | 32.2 °C | 199.14 mm |
| July | 22.1 °C | 32.8 °C | 183.64 mm |
| August | 22.1 °C | 32.5 °C | 199.39 mm |
| September | 20.7 °C | 31.2 °C | 143.51 mm |
| October | 15.8 °C | 27.8 °C | 79.76 mm |
| November | 10.3 °C | 23.7 °C | 51.05 mm |
| December | 7.3 °C | 20.6 °C | 82.8 mm |
| Annual | 14.3 °C | 26.9 °C | 1363.21 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Dec. 1 - Dec. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 |
| Average Days With Frost | 10-20 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a : -6.7°C to -3.9°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |