Atlanta, GA weather in July
Atlanta is hot and oppressively humid in July, with frequent rain: highs average 90°F and nights drop to about 72°F. Rain falls on about 12 days. This is the peak of the warm season in Atlanta.
- Normal high
- 90°F
- Normal low
- 72°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 4.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 27
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 89°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 71°F | 72°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 38% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:30 am / 8:52 pm | 6:48 am / 8:39 pm |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | 13.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical July day
- 6 am73°Fdew point 68°F
- 9 am79°Fdew point 70°F
- Noon85°Fdew point 69°F
- 3 pm87°Fdew point 68°F
- 6 pm85°Fdew point 68°F
- 9 pm79°Fdew point 68°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Airport (9 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more16 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more27 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow12 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 4.8 in; a dry July brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 5.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20201993: average high 97°F
- Coolest July2013: average high 85°F
- Wettest July1994: 17.7 in
- Driest July1995: 0.6 in
- Highest reading105°F (July 1, 2012)
- Lowest reading59°F (July 30, 2014)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 87°F | 90°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 72°F | 71°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 12 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | 14.1 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +3°F from June and -1°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Columbia, SC193 mi · high 96°F · 12 wet days
- Cooler: Gatlinburg, TN145 mi · high 83°F · 15 wet days
How Atlanta ranks in July
- Normal high145th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days316th driest of 378
- Comfortable days232nd most of 340
What to pack for Atlanta in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 90°F and about 27 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.1 hours of daylight and highs near 90°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 494 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Atlanta in July?
The normal high is 90°F and the normal low is 72°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 105°F (July 1, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Atlanta in July?
About 12 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.8 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1994 (17.7 in); the driest was in 1995 (0.6 in).
Is July a good time to visit Atlanta?
July ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Atlanta (41 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 16 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Airport (USW00013874), 8.8 mi SSW of the city center, 1,010 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl Airport (722190-13874), 8.8 mi SSW of the city center, 1,011 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).