Sandy Springs, GA weather in May
Expect warm weather with frequent rain in Sandy Springs in May, with highs near 80°F and lows near 59°F. Rain falls on about 11 days.
- Normal high
- 80°F
- Normal low
- 59°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 6
- dew point 65°F+
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 77°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 54°F | 63°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:48 am / 8:20 pm | 6:27 am / 8:42 pm |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | 14.3 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 May day
- 6 am60°Fdew point 57°F
- 9 am69°Fdew point 59°F
- Noon76°Fdew point 58°F
- 3 pm79°Fdew point 57°F
- 6 pm77°Fdew point 57°F
- 9 pm69°Fdew point 59°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Atlanta Fulton Co Airport (13 mi away); average wind 5 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°Fnot available
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more2 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more6 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 May, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in May
Normal precipitation is 3.8 in; a dry May brings about 2.7 in and a wet one about 4.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How May varies from year to year
- Warmest May, 1991-20202019: average high 85°F
- Coolest May2013: average high 77°F
- Wettest May2003: 11.4 in
- Driest May2007: 0.2 in
- Highest reading94°F (May 28, 2019)
- Lowest reading37°F (May 10, 2020)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
May compared with April and June
| April | May | June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 73°F | 80°F | 86°F |
| Normal low | 49°F | 59°F | 66°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | – | – | – |
| Daylight | 13.0 h | 13.9 h | 14.4 h |
Highs change by +7°F from April and +6°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Warmer: Macon, GA86 mi · high 86°F · 8 wet days
- Drier: Macon, GA86 mi · high 86°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Gatlinburg, TN133 mi · high 75°F · 15 wet days
How Sandy Springs ranks in May
- Normal high135th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days230th driest of 378
What to pack for Sandy Springs in May
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Heating and cooling
May has 33 heating degree days and 169 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Sandy Springs in May?
The normal high is 80°F and the normal low is 59°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest May reading was 94°F (most recently on May 28, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Sandy Springs in May?
About 11 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.8 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 2003 (11.4 in); the driest was in 2007 (0.2 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).