The weather in August in Atlanta
It's warm in August in Atlanta with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 19°C.
Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Atlanta. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Atlanta, New York. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 35°C in 2016, Atlanta reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 7°C to a highest value of 24°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 141 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in August for Atlanta
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Atlanta. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
Atlanta | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 28°C | 30°C |
Max. temperature | 30°C | 31°C |
Min. temperature | 14°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 141 mm | 79 mm |
Rainy days | 16 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Atlanta with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 18°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 28°C, with nights around 18°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Atlanta is around 27°C, while nighttime temps are about 16°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in Atlanta, New York. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Atlanta
Temperature in August in Atlanta over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Atlanta, New York. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in August in Atlanta
Total precipitation in August in Atlanta over the years
Daily UV index in August in Atlanta
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Atlanta, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Atlanta by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Atlanta. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.