Weather on August 17
Atlanta, GA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
89°F
Avg Low
70°F
Warmest
2007
89°F avg
Coldest
2013
65°F avg
About This Date
August 17th in Atlanta, GA typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 89°F and lows near 70°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 17th was in 2007 (89°F average), while the coldest was 2013 (65°F) — a 24°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 33% of August 17th dates historically, with the wettest August 17th recording 5.44" of rain. The last decade has been 1.8°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.8°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for August 17th in Atlanta, GA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92° | 68° | 80° | — | — |
| 2024 | 95° | 70° | 82° | 0.33" | — |
| 2023 | 86° | 63° | 74° | — | — |
| 2022 | 82° | 70° | 76° | 0.15" | — |
| 2021 | 80° | 70° | 75° | 5.44" | — |
| 2020 | 90° | 69° | 79° | — | — |
| 2019 | 97° | 66° | 81° | — | — |
| 2018 | 86° | 73° | 80° | 0.1" | — |
| 2017 | 91° | 75° | 83° | — | — |
| 2016 | 95° | 72° | 83° | — | — |
| 2015 | 88° | 72° | 80° | 0.23" | — |
| 2014 | 89° | 65° | 77° | 0.28" | — |
| 2013coldest | 67° | 63° | 65° | 0.23" | — |
| 2012 | 85° | 71° | 78° | — | — |
| 2011 | 92° | 65° | 78° | — | — |
| 2010 | 91° | 76° | 83° | 0.03" | — |
| 2009 | 88° | 69° | 78° | 0.03" | — |
| 2008 | 87° | 70° | 78° | — | — |
| 2007warmest | 101° | 77° | 89° | — | — |
| 2006 | 88° | 71° | 79° | — | — |
| 2005 | 94° | 73° | 83° | — | — |
| 2004 | 88° | 67° | 77° | — | — |
| 2003 | 90° | 71° | 80° | — | — |
| 2002 | 90° | 70° | 80° | 0.15" | — |
| 2001 | 91° | 71° | 81° | — | — |
| 2000 | 98° | 69° | 84° | — | — |
| 1999 | 97° | 74° | 85° | — | — |
| 1998 | 86° | 71° | 79° | 0.36" | — |
| 1997 | 91° | 74° | 82° | — | — |
| 1996 | 91° | 70° | 80° | — | — |
| 1995 | 99° | 76° | 87° | — | — |
| 1994 | 89° | 69° | 79° | — | — |
| 1993 | 96° | 76° | 86° | — | — |
| 1992 | 84° | 66° | 75° | 1.14" | — |
| 1991 | 89° | 71° | 80° | — | — |
| 1990 | 93° | 73° | 83° | — | — |
| 1989 | 87° | 68° | 78° | 0.97" | — |
| 1988 | 93° | 73° | 83° | — | — |
| 1987 | 90° | 73° | 81° | — | — |
| 1986 | 87° | 67° | 77° | — | — |
| 1985 | 80° | 72° | 76° | 1.14" | — |
| 1984 | 88° | 71° | 79° | 0.56" | — |
| 1983 | 88° | 69° | 78° | — | — |
| 1982 | 82° | 67° | 74° | 0.81" | — |
| 1981 | 86° | 70° | 78° | — | — |
| 1980 | 88° | 75° | 81° | 1.04" | — |
| 1979 | 81° | 64° | 72° | — | — |
| 1978 | 92° | 72° | 82° | — | — |
| 1977 | 88° | 69° | 78° | 1.24" | — |
| 1976 | 85° | 68° | 76° | — | — |
| 1975 | 89° | 70° | 79° | — | — |
| 1974 | 88° | 70° | 79° | — | — |
| 1973 | 85° | 70° | 77° | — | — |
| 1972 | 84° | 68° | 76° | — | — |
| 1971 | 82° | 69° | 76° | — | — |
55 years of data from ATLANTA FULTON CO AP