Weather on March 17
Atlanta, GA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
41°F
Warmest
2002
74°F avg
Coldest
1988
36°F avg
About This Date
March 17th in Atlanta, GA typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 63°F and lows near 41°F. Over 53 years of records, the warmest March 17th was in 2002 (74°F average), while the coldest was 1988 (36°F) — a 38°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 34% of March 17th dates historically, with the wettest March 17th recording 7.62" of rain. The last decade has been 1.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for March 17th in Atlanta, GA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
1.3°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48° | 29° | 38° | — | — |
| 2025 | 59° | 41° | 50° | — | — |
| 2024 | 68° | 51° | 60° | 0.03" | — |
| 2023 | 63° | 41° | 52° | 1.52" | — |
| 2022 | 72° | 48° | 60° | — | — |
| 2021 | 57° | 48° | 53° | 0.43" | — |
| 2020 | 68° | 49° | 58° | — | — |
| 2019 | 62° | 38° | 50° | — | — |
| 2018 | 74° | 53° | 63° | 0.33" | — |
| 2017 | 67° | 30° | 49° | — | — |
| 2016 | 77° | 47° | 62° | — | — |
| 2015 | 80° | 47° | 63° | — | — |
| 2014 | 53° | 37° | 45° | 0.97" | — |
| 2013 | 71° | 51° | 61° | — | — |
| 2012 | 82° | 56° | 69° | — | — |
| 2011 | 75° | 38° | 56° | — | — |
| 2010 | 50° | 45° | 47° | 0.13" | — |
| 2009 | 70° | 45° | 57° | 0.03" | — |
| 2008 | 65° | 46° | 55° | — | — |
| 2007 | 53° | 36° | 44° | — | — |
| 2006 | 70° | 46° | 58° | — | — |
| 2005 | 40° | 38° | 39° | 0.1" | — |
| 2004 | 63° | 43° | 53° | — | — |
| 2003 | 56° | 52° | 54° | 1.17" | — |
| 2002warmest | 84° | 65° | 74° | — | — |
| 2001 | 58° | 41° | 49° | — | — |
| 2000 | 64° | 46° | 55° | — | — |
| 1999 | 73° | 37° | 55° | — | — |
| 1998 | 45° | 39° | 42° | — | — |
| 1994 | 56° | 30° | 43° | — | — |
| 1993 | 49° | 33° | 41° | — | — |
| 1992 | 58° | 26° | 42° | — | — |
| 1991 | 60° | 40° | 50° | — | — |
| 1990 | 65° | 44° | 54° | — | — |
| 1989 | 76° | 36° | 56° | — | — |
| 1988coldest | 47° | 25° | 36° | — | — |
| 1987 | 70° | 42° | 56° | — | — |
| 1986 | 70° | 36° | 53° | — | — |
| 1985 | 60° | 38° | 49° | — | — |
| 1984 | 69° | 48° | 59° | 0.74" | — |
| 1983 | 64° | 42° | 53° | 0.18" | — |
| 1982 | 51° | 45° | 48° | 0.05" | — |
| 1981 | 56° | 26° | 41° | — | — |
| 1980 | 69° | 42° | 56° | 0.38" | — |
| 1979 | 56° | 35° | 45° | — | — |
| 1978 | 54° | 26° | 40° | — | — |
| 1977 | 70° | 42° | 56° | — | — |
| 1976 | 63° | 30° | 46° | 7.62" | — |
| 1975 | 47° | 39° | 43° | 0.61" | — |
| 1974 | 59° | 32° | 46° | 0.1" | — |
| 1973 | 74° | 38° | 56° | 6.58" | — |
| 1972 | 66° | 42° | 54° | 1.07" | — |
| 1971 | 69° | 32° | 51° | — | — |
53 years of data from ATLANTA DEKALB PEACHTREE AP