Atlanta, GA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Atlanta now
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Atlanta weather by the hour
Atlanta weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Atlanta.
This week in Atlanta
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Atlanta
What is the weather usually like in Atlanta?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 48.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,223 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Atlanta: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ATLANTA FULTON CO AP, GA US (USW00003888), adjusted for the elevation of Atlanta.
Atlanta weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Atlanta through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:46 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 7:05 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 6:35 AM | 8:33 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 6:25 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| July | 6:36 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| August | 6:58 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 7:19 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 7:08 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 5:32 PM | 9 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Atlanta?
Atlanta has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 48.1 inches (1,223 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Atlanta is April–May and September–October. At 738 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
More about Atlanta
Weather in towns near Atlanta
Questions about the weather in Atlanta
What is the hottest month in Atlanta?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Atlanta?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Atlanta?
About 48.1 inches (1,223 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Atlanta?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Atlanta?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Atlanta have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Atlanta in November?
Highs average 64°F and lows 41°F, with about 3.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Atlanta?
Around 7:08 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:36 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Atlanta weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Atlanta.
Last updated: