Historical Weather in Atlanta, GA
Atlanta's weather reflects its unique position in the southern Piedmont, at 1,050 feet elevation in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The city's subtropical climate produces hot, humid summers averaging 89°F but surprisingly variable winters — Atlanta receives measurable snow about once per year, far more than many expect for a southern city.
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Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Atlanta, GA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
Atlanta, GA Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Atlanta, GA Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
Atlanta, GA Daily Temperature Calendar
Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.
Growing Season & Frost in Atlanta, GA
Based on the dates the average overnight low reaches freezing (32°F / 0°C), from 50+ years of NOAA station data.
Atlanta, GA also averages 6 days a year at or above 90°F.
Hours of Daylight in Atlanta, GA
Day length across the year at 33.8°N latitude. Computed from solar geometry.
Best Time to Visit Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.
Atlanta Temperature Records
- Record High: The hottest temperature ever recorded in Atlanta, GA is 106°F, set on June 30, 2012.
- Record Low: The coldest temperature ever recorded in Atlanta, GA is -8°F, set on January 21, 1985.
- Data Coverage: Based on 29 years of data from NOAA weather station: ATLANTA FULTON CO AP.
All-Time Record High
All-Time Record Low
Monthly Temperature Records in Atlanta
| Month | Record High | Record Low |
|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F(2026) | -8°F(1985) |
| February | 82°F(2018) | 6°F(1996) |
| March | 90°F(2007) | 11°F(1980) |
| April | 93°F(1986) | 24°F(2007) |
| May | 95°F(1996) | 35°F(2011) |
| June | 106°F(2012) | 48°F(2000) |
| July | 106°F(2012) | 52°F(2014) |
| August | 104°F(2007) | 52°F(2025) |
| September | 99°F(2019) | 40°F(2003) |
| October | 98°F(2019) | 26°F(2013) |
| November | 85°F(2022) | 13°F(2008) |
| December | 79°F(1991) | 0°F(1983) |