Weather in Atlanta, Georgia, United States in August
In an average August, Atlanta sees a daily high around 90°F and a low around 69°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 90°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 83°F to 97°F |
| Average low | 69°F |
| Typical low range | 64°F to 73°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
106°F
1995-08-18
Lowest
68°F
2013-08-17
Low
Highest
77°F
1995-08-16
Lowest
53°F
1992-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
139°F
2023-08-27
Lowest
55°F
1986-08-30
Humidity
Highest
22.6 g/m³
2010-08-21
Lowest
9.6 g/m³
1999-08-31
Wind
Highest
18 mph
2005-08-29
Lowest
2 mph
2021-08-13
Precip
Wettest
7.41 in
1992
Driest
1.66 in
2011
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