Alachua, Florida has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 57.8 °F (low) to 80.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 53.7 Inches. 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 | 42.2 °F | 66.8 °F | 3.63 in. |
| February | 45.1 °F | 70.1 °F | 3.25 in. |
| March | 49.4 °F | 75.5 °F | 3.68 in. |
| April | 55.5 °F | 80.8 °F | 2.85 in. |
| May | 62.6 °F | 87.0 °F | 3.28 in. |
| June | 69.6 °F | 90.0 °F | 7.84 in. |
| July | 71.7 °F | 91.0 °F | 7.23 in. |
| August | 71.7 °F | 90.5 °F | 7.85 in. |
| September | 69.2 °F | 88.2 °F | 5.65 in. |
| October | 60.4 °F | 82.1 °F | 3.14 in. |
| November | 50.5 °F | 74.7 °F | 2.01 in. |
| December | 45.2 °F | 69.0 °F | 3.26 in. |
| Annual | 57.8 °F | 80.5 °F | 53.67 in. |
| 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 : 20°F to 25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Exceptional Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |