Weather on August 20
Atlanta, GA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
88°F
Avg Low
68°F
Warmest
1990
85°F avg
Coldest
1991
68°F avg
About This Date
August 20th in Atlanta, GA typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 88°F and lows near 68°F. Over 52 years of records, the warmest August 20th was in 1990 (85°F average), while the coldest was 1991 (68°F) — a 17°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 35% of August 20th dates historically, with the wettest August 20th recording 4.98" 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 20th in Atlanta, GA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
1.1°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 91° | 73° | 82° | 0.05" | — |
| 2024 | 88° | 65° | 76° | — | — |
| 2023 | 91° | 68° | 80° | — | — |
| 2022 | 85° | 69° | 77° | 1.47" | — |
| 2021 | 88° | 71° | 79° | — | — |
| 2020 | 83° | 67° | 75° | 0.46" | — |
| 2019 | 92° | 71° | 81° | — | — |
| 2018 | 86° | 71° | 79° | 0.86" | — |
| 2017 | 94° | 67° | 80° | — | — |
| 2016 | 88° | 73° | 80° | 0.03" | — |
| 2015 | 88° | 73° | 80° | 0.84" | — |
| 2014 | 91° | 69° | 80° | 0.03" | — |
| 2013 | 83° | 71° | 77° | 0.03" | — |
| 2012 | 84° | 65° | 74° | — | — |
| 2011 | 96° | 73° | 85° | — | — |
| 2010 | 89° | 73° | 81° | 4.98" | — |
| 2009 | 90° | 70° | 80° | 0.23" | — |
| 2008 | 92° | 71° | 81° | — | — |
| 2007 | 97° | 71° | 84° | — | — |
| 2006 | 97° | 72° | 84° | 0.23" | — |
| 2005 | 95° | 74° | 84° | — | — |
| 2004 | 88° | 67° | 77° | 0.33" | — |
| 2003 | 86° | 73° | 80° | — | — |
| 2002 | 96° | 69° | 83° | 0.03" | — |
| 2001 | 86° | 69° | 78° | — | — |
| 2000 | 86° | 71° | 79° | 0.18" | — |
| 1999 | 92° | 74° | 83° | — | — |
| 1998 | 80° | 70° | 75° | 0.66" | — |
| 1994 | 85° | 67° | 76° | — | — |
| 1993 | 91° | 70° | 80° | — | — |
| 1992 | 80° | 61° | 70° | — | — |
| 1991coldest | 79° | 58° | 68° | — | — |
| 1990warmest | 98° | 72° | 85° | — | — |
| 1989 | 88° | 64° | 76° | — | — |
| 1988 | 96° | 72° | 84° | 0.15" | — |
| 1987 | 89° | 64° | 77° | — | — |
| 1986 | 89° | 66° | 78° | — | — |
| 1985 | 86° | 63° | 74° | — | — |
| 1984 | 86° | 63° | 74° | — | — |
| 1983 | 96° | 68° | 82° | — | — |
| 1982 | 82° | 64° | 73° | — | — |
| 1981 | 78° | 63° | 70° | — | — |
| 1980 | 91° | 68° | 80° | — | — |
| 1979 | 89° | 63° | 76° | — | — |
| 1978 | 91° | 68° | 80° | 0.13" | — |
| 1977 | 82° | 61° | 71° | — | — |
| 1976 | 80° | 62° | 71° | — | — |
| 1975 | 86° | 65° | 75° | — | — |
| 1974 | 87° | 61° | 74° | — | — |
| 1973 | 87° | 61° | 74° | — | — |
| 1972 | 90° | 64° | 77° | — | — |
| 1971 | 85° | 66° | 75° | 1.47" | — |
52 years of data from ATLANTA DEKALB PEACHTREE AP