Weather in Atlanta, Georgia, United States in January
In an average January, Atlanta sees a daily high around 49°F and a low around 30°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 49°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 37°F to 63°F |
| Average low | 30°F |
| Typical low range | 20°F to 45°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
75°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
18°F
1985-01-21
Low
Highest
64°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
-4°F
1985-01-21
Feels-like
Highest
75°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
-27°F
1985-01-20
Humidity
Highest
16.5 g/m³
2022-01-01
Lowest
1.0 g/m³
1982-01-10
Wind
Highest
25 mph
2024-01-09
Lowest
3 mph
2010-01-14
Precip
Wettest
8.38 in
1996
Driest
0.98 in
1981
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