Sandy Springs, GA weather in July
In July, Sandy Springs sees highs around 89°F and lows around 70°F: hot and oppressively humid, with frequent rain. Rain falls on about 12 days. It is one of the warmest months in Sandy Springs.
- Normal high
- 89°F
- Normal low
- 70°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 4.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 27
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 88°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 70°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 41% | 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 am71°Fdew point 68°F
- 9 am79°Fdew point 70°F
- Noon85°Fdew point 69°F
- 3 pm87°Fdew point 67°F
- 6 pm85°Fdew point 68°F
- 9 pm78°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 more17 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 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 4.7 in; a dry July brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 6.2 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, 1991-20202016: average high 94°F
- Coolest July2013: average high 85°F
- Wettest July2005: 12.5 in
- Driest July2011: 1.9 in
- Highest reading105°F (July 1, 2012)
- Lowest reading56°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 | 86°F | 89°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 66°F | 70°F | 69°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | – | – | – |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | 14.2 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +3°F from June and -1°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Columbia, SC192 mi · high 96°F · 12 wet days
- Cooler: Gatlinburg, TN133 mi · high 83°F · 15 wet days
How Sandy Springs ranks in July
- Normal high156th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days325th driest of 378
What to pack for Sandy Springs in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 89°F and about 27 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 12 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.2 hours of daylight and highs near 89°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 454 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Sandy Springs in July?
The normal high is 89°F and the normal low is 70°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 105°F (July 1, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Sandy Springs in July?
About 12 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.7 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (12.5 in); the driest was in 2011 (1.9 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).