Climate Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Atlanta, GA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 88/100
- Comfort score
- 49.3"
- Annual precip
- 225d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia averages 63°F a year and scores 88/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 92% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 88/100
- comfort score, milder than 92% of U.S. cities
- 49.3"
- annual precipitation
- 225 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
63°F (17°C)
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
52°F
Annual Precip
49.3"
Comfort Score
88/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
49.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Atlanta) 88.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Atlanta area.
How Atlanta compares to every U.S. city
Atlanta's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
88 Top 8% higher than 92% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Atlanta
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Atlanta, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3" | 18.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6" | 12.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9" | 6.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8" | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1" | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 10.7 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 17.1 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 14.4 |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 5.8 |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4" | 1.5 | 0.3 |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9" | 8.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6" | 15.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.3"
11.6 days with precipitation
February 4.6"
11.0 days with precipitation
March 4.9"
11.2 days with precipitation
April 3.8"
10.1 days with precipitation
May 3.1"
11.2 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
12.1 days with precipitation
July 4.8"
13.0 days with precipitation
August 4.0"
11.5 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
10.3 days with precipitation
October 3.4"
10.5 days with precipitation
November 3.9"
10.1 days with precipitation
December 4.6"
11.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
225 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,587
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,945
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Atlanta's climate means for you
Atlanta runs 63°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 225 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,587 heating and 1,945 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Atlanta, GA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Atlanta, Georgia as a location with an annual average temperature of 63°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 75°F to a mean daily low of 52°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00053819, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Atlanta averages 49.3 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 225 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 26 and the first fall freeze near November 6. As for energy demand, 2,587 heating degree days and 1,945 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Atlanta scores 88/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Atlanta, GA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Atlanta, Georgia is 63°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 34°F (1°C).
How much rain does Atlanta get? ▼
Atlanta receives 49.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Atlanta? ▼
Atlanta has a climate comfort score of 88/100 (Excellent), milder than 92% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Atlanta? ▼
Atlanta has approximately 225 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 26 and the first fall freeze around November 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Atlanta? ▼
Atlanta has 2,587 heating degree days and 1,945 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Atlanta climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00053819 near Atlanta.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00053819. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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