Weather on May 20
Atlanta, GA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
58°F
Warmest
2022
79°F avg
Coldest
1973
55°F avg
About This Date
May 20th in Atlanta, GA typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 80°F and lows near 58°F. Over 51 years of records, the warmest May 20th was in 2022 (79°F average), while the coldest was 1973 (55°F) — a 24°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 45% of May 20th dates historically, with the wettest May 20th recording 6.58" 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 May 20th in Atlanta, GA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
1.6°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88° | 69° | 78° | — | — |
| 2024 | 85° | 58° | 71° | — | — |
| 2023 | 77° | 63° | 70° | 1.04" | — |
| 2022warmest | 90° | 69° | 79° | — | — |
| 2021 | 80° | 62° | 71° | — | — |
| 2020 | 61° | 53° | 57° | 0.69" | — |
| 2019 | 86° | 65° | 75° | — | — |
| 2018 | 89° | 66° | 78° | 1.27" | — |
| 2017 | 88° | 67° | 77° | 0.43" | — |
| 2016 | 65° | 61° | 63° | 0.36" | — |
| 2015 | 89° | 66° | 78° | — | — |
| 2014 | 83° | 54° | 68° | — | — |
| 2013 | 85° | 61° | 73° | 0.03" | — |
| 2012 | 84° | 59° | 72° | 0.1" | — |
| 2011 | 88° | 55° | 71° | — | — |
| 2010 | 84° | 55° | 70° | — | — |
| 2009 | 77° | 59° | 68° | — | — |
| 2008 | 84° | 63° | 73° | 0.79" | — |
| 2007 | 85° | 46° | 65° | — | — |
| 2006 | 90° | 61° | 75° | — | — |
| 2005 | 79° | 64° | 71° | 0.3" | — |
| 2004 | 88° | 63° | 75° | 0.03" | — |
| 2003 | 71° | 56° | 63° | 0.03" | — |
| 2002 | 69° | 46° | 58° | — | — |
| 2001 | 79° | 66° | 72° | 0.38" | — |
| 2000 | 86° | 66° | 76° | — | — |
| 1999 | 81° | 59° | 70° | — | — |
| 1998 | 90° | 66° | 78° | — | — |
| 1994 | 71° | 49° | 60° | — | — |
| 1993 | 70° | 48° | 59° | — | — |
| 1992 | 84° | 62° | 73° | 1.02" | — |
| 1991 | 76° | 53° | 64° | 0.61" | — |
| 1989 | 78° | 62° | 70° | 0.76" | — |
| 1988 | 78° | 48° | 63° | — | — |
| 1987 | 80° | 64° | 72° | 0.03" | — |
| 1986 | 68° | 58° | 63° | 1.3" | — |
| 1985 | 78° | 45° | 61° | — | — |
| 1984 | 81° | 55° | 68° | — | — |
| 1983 | 71° | 59° | 65° | 5.51" | — |
| 1982 | 80° | 58° | 69° | — | — |
| 1981 | 77° | 59° | 68° | 2.13" | — |
| 1980 | 71° | 61° | 66° | 5.69" | — |
| 1979 | 80° | 50° | 65° | — | — |
| 1978 | 82° | 53° | 68° | — | — |
| 1977 | 88° | 56° | 72° | — | — |
| 1976 | 70° | 40° | 55° | — | — |
| 1975 | 81° | 54° | 67° | — | — |
| 1974 | 89° | 62° | 76° | 0.61" | — |
| 1973coldest | 63° | 48° | 55° | 6.58" | — |
| 1972 | 75° | 52° | 63° | 0.56" | — |
| 1971 | 82° | 55° | 69° | — | — |
51 years of data from ATLANTA DEKALB PEACHTREE AP