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Weather on May 3

Atlanta, GA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
55°F
Warmest
1990
79°F avg
Coldest
1971
51°F avg

About This Date

May 3rd in Atlanta, GA typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 76°F and lows near 55°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest May 3rd was in 1990 (79°F average), while the coldest was 1971 (51°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 41% of May 3rd dates historically, with the wettest May 3rd recording 10.92" of rain. The last decade has been 3.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 3.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for May 3rd in Atlanta, GA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
0.6°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202671°44°58°
202570°57°63°1.32"
202486°64°75°
202371°44°58°
202286°61°73°
202173°67°70°6.4"
202085°52°68°
201984°63°73°0.03"
201884°52°68°
201785°49°67°
201676°59°67°
201580°49°64°
201476°46°61°
201365°60°62°
201284°64°74°
201184°49°66°2.87"
201078°69°74°10.92"
200981°64°72°0.46"
200871°56°63°0.33"
200787°57°72°
200684°59°72°
200568°45°56°
200464°45°54°
200376°54°65°0.89"
200275°62°69°2.79"
200182°50°66°
200083°59°71°0.89"
199980°43°61°
199871°53°62°0.43"
199772°56°64°2.46"
199684°58°71°
199572°49°60°
199460°51°56°1.47"
199370°62°66°1.3"
199282°61°71°
199185°53°69°
1990warmest89°70°79°
198971°47°59°
198879°53°66°
198776°63°69°
198675°51°63°
198575°60°68°0.03"
198476°60°68°4.01"
198373°53°63°0.38"
198279°55°67°
198176°51°63°
198077°58°67°0.08"
197980°64°72°
197857°51°54°0.64"
197780°60°70°
197673°50°62°
197570°60°65°2.21"
197484°60°72°0.3"
197373°50°62°0.81"
197273°55°64°1.02"
1971coldest62°40°51°
56 years of data from ATLANTA FULTON CO AP

Atlanta, GA Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Atlanta, GA Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"6.2"12.4"JFMAMJJASOND1.8"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Atlanta, GA Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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