Atlanta's Temperature Extremes: Monthly Highs and Lows

Atlanta (humid subtropical, USDA Zone 7b/8a) experiences distinct seasonal variation. Based on 1991–2020 normals (NOAA):

Monthly Average Temperatures (°F / °C)

Key Takeaways

  • Coldest: January (avg low 34°F). Single digits rare but possible.
  • Hottest: July (avg high 90°F). 90°F+ days: ~45/year; 100°F+ days: ~2/year.
  • Freeze dates: Avg first freeze Nov 13; last freeze Mar 23. Growing season ~230 days.
  • Urban heat island: Downtown 2–5°F warmer than suburbs at night.

Data: NOAA NCEI, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (KATL). Microclimates vary across metro's 8,300 sq mi.

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MonthAvg HighAvg LowRecord HighRecord Low
January54 / 1234 / 179 / 26 (1950)-8 / -22 (1985)
February58 / 1437 / 381 / 27 (2018)3 / -16 (2021)
March66 / 1943 / 689 / 32 (1907)14 / -10 (1980)
April73 / 2350 / 1093 / 34 (1986)28 / -2 (1983)
May80 / 2759 / 1596 / 36 (2019)37 / 3 (1963)
June87 / 3167 / 19106 / 41 (2012)48 / 9 (1972)
July90 / 3271 / 22105 / 41 (1980)56 / 13 (1947)
August89 / 3270 / 21104 / 40 (2007)55 / 13 (1967)
September83 / 2864 / 1899 / 37 (2019)42 / 6 (1967)
October73 / 2352 / 1194 / 34 (2019)31 / -1 (1952)
November63 / 1742 / 685 / 29 (2016)19 / -7 (1950)
December55 / 1336 / 279 / 26 (1984)0 / -18 (1983)