Weather in Atlanta in August
In an average August, Atlanta sees a daily high around 88°F and a low around 71°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 88°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 82°F to 95°F |
| Average low | 71°F |
| Typical low range | 67°F to 75°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
102°F
2011-08-05
Lowest
64°F
1986-08-31
Low
Highest
79°F
2007-08-08
Lowest
56°F
1992-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
142°F
2011-08-05
Lowest
59°F
1986-08-31
Humidity
Highest
23.7 g/m³
2010-08-15
Lowest
9.4 g/m³
1986-08-30
Wind
Highest
26 mph
1992-08-28
Lowest
3 mph
2005-08-11
Gust
Highest
61 mph
1992-08-28
Lowest
8 mph
2018-08-15
Precip
Wettest
6.77 in
2021
Driest
0.76 in
2024
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