Gilchrist County, FL has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 86°F (30°C) and the average winter temperature is around 52°F (11°C). Rainfall is plentiful year-round, with an annual average of 54 inches (137 cm). This area experiences frequent thunderstorms during the summer months. Winters tend to be dry, although there are occasional cold fronts that bring showers and lower temperatures. Snow is a rare occurrence in Gilchrist County, but it can happen during particularly cold winters.
Gilchrist County, Florida gets 55 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Gilchrist County averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 225 sunny days per year in Gilchrist County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Gilchrist County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 113 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 40
Rain: averages 55 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year