Sandy Springs, GA weather in August
August in Sandy Springs: hot and oppressively humid, with frequent rain. Highs 88°F, lows 69°F, about 11 days with rain. This is the peak of the warm season in Sandy Springs.
- Normal high
- 88°F
- Normal low
- 69°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 25
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 90°F | 86°F |
| Normal low | 70°F | 67°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:49 am / 8:38 pm | 7:10 am / 8:05 pm |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | 12.9 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 August day
- 6 am71°Fdew point 68°F
- 9 am77°Fdew point 69°F
- Noon84°Fdew point 68°F
- 3 pm87°Fdew point 67°F
- 6 pm85°Fdew point 67°F
- 9 pm77°Fdew point 69°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Atlanta Fulton Co Airport (13 mi away); average wind 4 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°Fnot available
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more16 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more25 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per August, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in August
Normal precipitation is 4.5 in; a dry August brings about 3.1 in and a wet one about 6.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202007: average high 95°F
- Coolest August2013: average high 85°F
- Wettest August2005: 8.4 in
- Driest August2011: 0.4 in
- Highest reading102°F (August 22, 2007)
- Lowest reading56°F (August 14, 2004)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
August compared with July and September
| July | August | September | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 89°F | 88°F | 83°F |
| Normal low | 70°F | 69°F | 63°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | – | – | 4 |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 13.4 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -1°F from July and -5°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Warmer: Montgomery, AL155 mi · high 94°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Gatlinburg, TN133 mi · high 82°F · 14 wet days
How Sandy Springs ranks in August
- Normal high164th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days314th driest of 378
What to pack for Sandy Springs in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 88°F and about 25 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 423 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Sandy Springs in August?
The normal high is 88°F and the normal low is 69°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 102°F (most recently on August 22, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Sandy Springs in August?
About 11 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.5 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (8.4 in); the driest was in 2011 (0.4 in).
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Atlanta Peachtree Airport (USW00053863), 5.5 mi SE of the city center, 1,002 ft (90 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: Atlanta 9NW (USC00090444), 9.6 mi SW of the city center, 907 ft (185 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Airport (USW00013874), 21 mi S of the city center, 1,010 ft (82 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Atlanta Fulton Co Airport (USW00003888), 13 mi SW of the city center, 840 ft (252 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Dobbins Air Reserve Base Airport (722270-13864), 8.0 mi W of the city center, 1,068 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).