Gainesville is located in Virginia's Northern Piedmont region, and as such has a humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid with frequent thunderstorms, while winters are mild and wet. The average temperature in Gainesville typically ranges from the mid-40s Fahrenheit (4°C) in winter to the low-80s Fahrenheit (27°C) in summer. Precipitation is abundant throughout the year, with an average of 46 inches per year. Snowfall is usually light and infrequent, although heavier accumulations occur on occasion during the winter months.
Gainesville, Virginia gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Gainesville averages 21 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 197 sunny days per year in Gainesville. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Gainesville gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 116 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 24
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 21 inches of snow a year