Atlanta, GA Weather
Atlanta hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 92°F (33°C) is about 5°F (3°C) above the typical August high of 87°F (30°C).
Current conditions in detail
Atlanta weather tomorrow (Thursday, August 27)
Tomorrow in Atlanta looks overcast, with a high of 92° and an overnight low of 73°. There is a 70% 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 averages 62°F (17°C) across the year, with 9.0 hours of sunshine a day and 60.9 inches (1548 mm) of precipitation. The spread runs from January, at 52°F (11°C), to July, at 88°F (31°C).
Atlanta weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 88°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 52°F (11°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 100°F (38°C) high · 8°F (-14°C) low
- Wettest month: July (17 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (11.2 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical
- Annual swing: 20°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 10°C
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 2
- Average humidity: 72%
Temperatures through the year
January is the coolest month, with highs of 52°F (11°C) and lows near 36°F (2°C). July is the warm end of the year, averaging 88°F (31°C) by day and 71°F (22°C) overnight. Precipitation concentrates in July - 7.0 inches (179 mm) on 17 days - and thins out by October.
Rain, sun and snow
Snowfall is rare but not unheard of. Four of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is March through May. June is the brightest month at 11.2 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 9.0. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 100°F (38°C) and the lowest daily minimum 8°F (-14°C).
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Through spring, Atlanta brings comfortable warmth: 72°F (22°C) by day, 52°F (11°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 34 of the 90 days.
Summer (June through August)
Through summer, Atlanta is hot: 87°F (30°C) by day, 70°F (21°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 48 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.1 hours of sun a day. With the moisture factored in, afternoons feel hotter than the reading suggests - the humidity and dew point converter shows why.
Fall (September through November)
Through fall, Atlanta brings comfortable warmth: 73°F (23°C) by day, 55°F (13°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 26 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Through winter, Atlanta stays on the cool side of mild: 56°F (13°C) by day, 39°F (4°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 33 of the 90 days.
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% |