Atlanta, GA Weather
Atlanta hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 90°F (32°C) is about 3°F (2°C) above the typical August high of 87°F (30°C).
Current conditions in detail
Atlanta weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Atlanta looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 91° and an overnight low of 71°. There is a 73% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 8 mph, and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).
Atlanta 14-day forecast
About the weather in Atlanta
Atlanta has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 52°F (11°C) in January to around 88°F (31°C) in July, and the city records roughly 141 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Atlanta weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 88°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 52°F (11°C)
- Record high: 100°F (38°C) · Record low: 8°F (-14°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: July (17 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (11.2 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 88°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 71°F (22°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 52°F (11°C) and lows around 36°F (2°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 100°F (38°C) and dropped as low as 8°F (-14°C).
Rain, sun and snow
July is usually the wettest month. It brings about 7.0 inches (179 mm) of rain over 17 days, while October is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.2 hours of sun a day. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Atlanta brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 72°F (22°C) and nights around 52°F (11°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Atlanta brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (30°C) and nights around 70°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 48 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Atlanta is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 73°F (23°C) and nights around 55°F (13°C); expect showers on roughly 26 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Atlanta stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 56°F (13°C) and nights around 39°F (4°C); expect showers on roughly 33 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Atlanta by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52° | 36° | 10 | 5.3 in | 6.7 h/day | 71% |
| February | 58° | 40° | 12 | 5.8 in | 6.6 h/day | 72% |
| March | 65° | 46° | 12 | 4.9 in | 8.1 h/day | 70% |
| April | 71° | 51° | 10 | 4.7 in | 10.1 h/day | 67% |
| May | 80° | 60° | 12 | 4.8 in | 10.8 h/day | 69% |
| June | 85° | 68° | 14 | 4.6 in | 11.2 h/day | 72% |
| July | 88° | 71° | 17 | 7.0 in | 11.2 h/day | 76% |
| August | 87° | 70° | 17 | 5.9 in | 10.8 h/day | 76% |
| September | 82° | 66° | 10 | 5.0 in | 9.9 h/day | 72% |
| October | 73° | 55° | 8 | 3.7 in | 8.8 h/day | 71% |
| November | 63° | 45° | 8 | 3.8 in | 7.5 h/day | 72% |
| December | 56° | 40° | 11 | 5.3 in | 5.9 h/day | 76% |