Atlanta, GA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Atlanta, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 102°F (39°C) | July 28, 1952 and July 29, 1952 |
| Record Low | -4°F (-20°C) | January 24, 1963 |
| Lowest High | 15°F (-9°C) | December 12, 1962 |
| Highest Low | 78°F (26°C) | June 27, 1952 and July 21, 1952 |
| Highest Mean | 89°F (32°C) | June 27, 1952 |
| Lowest Mean | 8.0°F (-13°C) | January 24, 1963 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 4.45" (113.0 mm) | October 3, 1962 |
| Max in One Month | 12.34" (313.5 mm) | December 1961 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | November 1949 |
| Max in One Year | 60.30" (1531.6 mm) | 1961 |
| Least in One Year | 36.80" (934.7 mm) | 1955 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 4.0" (10.2 cm) | February 26, 1952 and March 11, 1960 |
| Max in One Month | 12.8" (32.5 cm) | March 1960 |
| Max in One Season | 12.9" (32.8 cm) | 1959-60 |
| Max in One Year | 13.1" (33.3 cm) | 1960 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.4" (1.0 cm) | December 6, 1962 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.4" (1.0 cm) | December 6, 1962 |
| Latest Snow | 0.4" (1.0 cm) | March 15, 1960 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.4" (1.0 cm) | March 15, 1960 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1949 – May 14, 1969 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1949 – December 31, 1970 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1949 – December 31, 1970 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at MARIETTA DOBBINS AFB (6 mi from Atlanta, GA). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Atlanta, GA?
The all-time record high in Atlanta, GA is 102°F (39°C), set on July 28, 1952 and July 29, 1952.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Atlanta, GA?
The all-time record low in Atlanta, GA is -4°F (-20°C), set on January 24, 1963.
What is the most rain Atlanta, GA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Atlanta, GA is 4.45 inches, on October 3, 1962.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Atlanta, GA?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Atlanta, GA is 4.0 inches, on February 26, 1952 and March 11, 1960.
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