Sandy Springs, GA weather in January
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain in Sandy Springs in January, with highs near 52°F and lows near 33°F. Rain falls on about 11 days. It is one of the coldest months in Sandy Springs.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 52°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 33°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:42 am / 5:39 pm | 7:35 am / 6:06 pm |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | 10.5 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 January day
- 6 am38°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 am39°Fdew point 32°F
- Noon47°Fdew point 32°F
- 3 pm52°Fdew point 32°F
- 6 pm49°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 pm43°Fdew point 33°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Atlanta Fulton Co Airport (13 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°Fnot available
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 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 below17 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 4.6 in; a dry January brings about 3.3 in and a wet one about 5.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.2 in.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202017: average high 60°F
- Coolest January2014: average high 46°F
- Wettest January2020: 7.9 in
- Driest January2005: 2.3 in
- Highest reading78°F (January 31, 2002)
- Lowest reading5°F (January 7, 2014)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
January compared with December and February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 54°F | 52°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 33°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | – | – | – |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | 10.2 h | 11.0 h |
Highs change by -2°F from December and +4°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Macon, GA86 mi · high 59°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Gatlinburg, TN133 mi · high 47°F · 15 wet days
How Sandy Springs ranks in January
- Normal high168th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days254th driest of 378
What to pack for Sandy Springs in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 52°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- A hat and gloves – about 17 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 704 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 15% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Sandy Springs in January?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was 5°F (January 7, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Sandy Springs in January?
About 11 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.6 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 2020 (7.9 in); the driest was in 2005 (2.3 in).
Does it snow in Sandy Springs in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 0.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
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).