Weather on August 21
Atlanta, GA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
88°F
Avg Low
70°F
Warmest
1983
89°F avg
Coldest
1992
70°F avg
About This Date
August 21st in Atlanta, GA typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 88°F and lows near 70°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 21st was in 1983 (89°F average), while the coldest was 1992 (70°F) — a 19°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 33% of August 21st dates historically, with the wettest August 21st recording 4.9" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for August 21st 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 | 89° | 68° | 79° | 0.56" | — |
| 2024 | 85° | 63° | 74° | — | — |
| 2023 | 95° | 69° | 82° | — | — |
| 2022 | 85° | 70° | 77° | 0.03" | — |
| 2021 | 83° | 74° | 78° | — | — |
| 2020 | 82° | 68° | 75° | 4.37" | — |
| 2019 | 93° | 70° | 81° | — | — |
| 2018 | 86° | 73° | 80° | 0.36" | — |
| 2017 | 92° | 70° | 81° | — | — |
| 2016 | 91° | 72° | 81° | 0.69" | — |
| 2015 | 89° | 73° | 81° | — | — |
| 2014 | 92° | 68° | 80° | — | — |
| 2013 | 84° | 70° | 77° | — | — |
| 2012 | 87° | 62° | 75° | — | — |
| 2011 | 95° | 70° | 82° | — | — |
| 2010 | 94° | 75° | 84° | 0.03" | — |
| 2009 | 88° | 67° | 77° | 3.05" | — |
| 2008 | 87° | 74° | 80° | — | — |
| 2007 | 100° | 72° | 86° | — | — |
| 2006 | 87° | 70° | 78° | 4.9" | — |
| 2005 | 96° | 77° | 87° | — | — |
| 2004 | 85° | 71° | 78° | 0.48" | — |
| 2003 | 90° | 71° | 80° | 0.03" | — |
| 2002 | 94° | 69° | 81° | — | — |
| 2001 | 86° | 62° | 74° | — | — |
| 2000 | 77° | 68° | 73° | 0.08" | — |
| 1999 | 93° | 65° | 79° | — | — |
| 1998 | 86° | 65° | 75° | — | — |
| 1997 | 82° | 67° | 74° | — | — |
| 1996 | 90° | 71° | 80° | — | — |
| 1995 | 80° | 71° | 76° | 0.76" | — |
| 1994 | 80° | 70° | 75° | 1.45" | — |
| 1993 | 96° | 74° | 85° | — | — |
| 1992coldest | 72° | 69° | 70° | 2.13" | — |
| 1991 | 84° | 62° | 73° | — | — |
| 1990 | 97° | 76° | 86° | — | — |
| 1989 | 90° | 72° | 81° | — | — |
| 1988 | 88° | 71° | 79° | 0.03" | — |
| 1987 | 94° | 72° | 83° | — | — |
| 1986 | 84° | 66° | 75° | 0.51" | — |
| 1985 | 88° | 70° | 79° | — | — |
| 1984 | 85° | 70° | 77° | — | — |
| 1983warmest | 101° | 78° | 89° | — | — |
| 1982 | 86° | 68° | 77° | — | — |
| 1981 | 76° | 66° | 71° | 0.23" | — |
| 1980 | 98° | 76° | 87° | — | — |
| 1979 | 95° | 75° | 85° | — | — |
| 1978 | 86° | 73° | 80° | — | — |
| 1977 | 84° | 66° | 75° | — | — |
| 1976 | 87° | 66° | 77° | — | — |
| 1975 | 87° | 69° | 78° | — | — |
| 1974 | 83° | 68° | 75° | — | — |
| 1973 | 83° | 67° | 75° | — | — |
| 1972 | 84° | 68° | 76° | — | — |
| 1971 | 86° | 70° | 78° | 0.2" | — |
55 years of data from ATLANTA FULTON CO AP