Weather on August 21
Atlanta, GA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
88°F
Avg Low
68°F
Warmest
2007
87°F avg
Coldest
1991
69°F avg
About This Date
August 21st in Atlanta, GA typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 88°F and lows near 68°F. Over 51 years of records, the warmest August 21st was in 2007 (87°F average), while the coldest was 1991 (69°F) — a 18°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 39% of August 21st dates historically, with the wettest August 21st recording 4.29" 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.
Warming Trend
0.7°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 90° | 69° | 79° | — | — |
| 2024 | 84° | 63° | 73° | — | — |
| 2023 | 94° | 70° | 82° | — | — |
| 2022 | 85° | 69° | 77° | 0.03" | — |
| 2021 | 84° | 74° | 79° | 0.15" | — |
| 2020 | 80° | 66° | 73° | 4.06" | — |
| 2019 | 93° | 70° | 81° | — | — |
| 2018 | 85° | 72° | 78° | 1.04" | — |
| 2017 | 91° | 70° | 80° | — | — |
| 2016 | 89° | 73° | 81° | 1.37" | — |
| 2015 | 88° | 73° | 80° | — | — |
| 2014 | 92° | 67° | 79° | — | — |
| 2013 | 81° | 68° | 74° | 4.29" | — |
| 2012 | 88° | 62° | 75° | — | — |
| 2011 | 96° | 71° | 84° | 0.13" | — |
| 2010 | 91° | 74° | 82° | 0.2" | — |
| 2009 | 88° | 68° | 78° | 1.57" | — |
| 2008 | 87° | 72° | 79° | — | — |
| 2007warmest | 100° | 73° | 87° | — | — |
| 2006 | 94° | 72° | 83° | 2.87" | — |
| 2005 | 96° | 75° | 86° | — | — |
| 2004 | 85° | 69° | 77° | — | — |
| 2003 | 89° | 72° | 80° | 0.03" | — |
| 2002 | 96° | 71° | 84° | 1.27" | — |
| 2001 | 88° | 61° | 74° | 0.03" | — |
| 2000 | 76° | 67° | 71° | 0.03" | — |
| 1999 | 93° | 68° | 81° | — | — |
| 1998 | 86° | 65° | 75° | — | — |
| 1994 | 84° | 67° | 75° | — | — |
| 1993 | 92° | 69° | 80° | — | — |
| 1992 | 80° | 67° | 73° | — | — |
| 1991coldest | 80° | 57° | 69° | — | — |
| 1990 | 96° | 72° | 84° | — | — |
| 1989 | 89° | 70° | 79° | — | — |
| 1988 | 89° | 71° | 80° | 3" | — |
| 1987 | 94° | 64° | 79° | — | — |
| 1986 | 85° | 66° | 75° | — | — |
| 1985 | 88° | 65° | 76° | 0.08" | — |
| 1983 | 97° | 70° | 83° | — | — |
| 1982 | 85° | 64° | 74° | — | — |
| 1981 | 79° | 63° | 71° | 1.98" | — |
| 1980 | 95° | 68° | 82° | — | — |
| 1979 | 91° | 65° | 78° | — | — |
| 1978 | 91° | 69° | 80° | — | — |
| 1977 | 85° | 62° | 73° | — | — |
| 1976 | 80° | 63° | 71° | 0.03" | — |
| 1975 | 87° | 65° | 76° | — | — |
| 1974 | 80° | 65° | 72° | — | — |
| 1973 | 87° | 60° | 74° | 0.28" | — |
| 1972 | 90° | 66° | 78° | 0.58" | — |
| 1971 | 88° | 66° | 77° | — | — |
51 years of data from ATLANTA DEKALB PEACHTREE AP