Climate Insights for Atlanta

The climate in Atlanta is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 3,063 mm of precipitation falls per year. Atlanta receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Atlanta is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, September, October. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.The climate in Atlanta is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 120.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Atlanta receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Atlanta is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, September, October. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 73°F.

Atlanta has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Atlanta has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 12°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows.

Atlanta is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,063 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 255 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 386 mm of rainfall. June and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 101 mm. That's 285 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Atlanta is a very wet location, receiving approximately 120.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 15.2 in of rainfall. June and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 4 in. That's 11.2 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Atlanta is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Atlanta is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Atlanta based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Atlanta based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.