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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Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Atlanta, GA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 89°F / Low: 70°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 54°F / Low: 33°F
Jan
54°/ 33°
💧 10.1"
❄️ 1.8"
Feb
58°/ 36°
💧 10.3"
❄️ 1.3"
Mar
66°/ 43°
💧 11.5"
❄️ 1.2"
Apr
74°/ 50°
💧 10.1"
May
80°/ 59°
💧 9.7"
Jun
87°/ 67°
💧 9.1"
Jul
89°/ 70°
💧 10.7"
Aug
88°/ 70°
💧 9.8"
❄️ 0.1"
Sep
83°/ 63°
💧 12.4"
Oct
74°/ 52°
💧 9.9"
Nov
65°/ 41°
💧 11.0"
Dec
56°/ 36°
💧 10.5"
❄️ 1.0"
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
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
106°F
June 30, 2012
All-Time Record Low
-8°F
January 21, 1985
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) |
Atlanta Snow RecordsSee the top 10 snowiest days ever recorded
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