Atlanta Weather in August: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In August, Atlanta experiences hot weather with an average temperature of 26.6°C (79.9°F). Temperatures range from a daily average low of 22.1°C (71.8°F) to a daily average high of 32.4°C (90.3°F). The city sees an average relative humidity of 72.8% during this month. August is one of the wettest months of the year in Atlanta, with an average precipitation of 4.32 mm (0.17 inches). There is a 51.6% chance that precipitation will occur, and it covers up to 9.1 days of the month. Rain is the most common type of precipitation during August, occurring on average 16 days throughout the month. The city has an average cloud cover of 42.2% and an average visibility of 15.4 km (9.6 miles). Overall, August in Atlanta is characterized by hot temperatures, high humidity, and frequent afternoon showers.
What is the temperature in Atlanta in August?
Average air temperature in Atlanta is 26.6°C (79.9°F) in August. The outside temperature in Atlanta feels like 27.9°C (82.3°F) on a typical August day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 32.4°C (90.3°F) and feels like 35.7°C (96.3°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 22.1°C (71.8°F) which feels like 22.1°C (71.8°F).
How hot is Atlanta in August?
The hot temperature in August in Atlanta rises to 36.8°C (98.2°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 72.8% humidity. During hottest days of August it feels like 41.7 °C (107.1°F). The average maximum temp in Atlanta is 32.4°C (107.1°F) during day time in August.
How cold is Atlanta in August?
The coldest temp in Atlanta in August drops to 18.7°C (65.7°F) during the cold nights. With 19.5km/h (12.1mph) winds and 72.8% humidity it feels like 18.7°C (65.7°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 22.1°C (71.8°F) during night time in August.
Does it rain in Atlanta in August?
Yes, it rains for 16 days in Atlanta, United States in August averaging 4.32 mm of precipitation. Atlanta has a 51.6% chance for rain throughout the entire month of August.
How much does it rain in Atlanta throughout August?
Atlanta has 4.32 mm (0.17 inch) of rain per day on average in August. It rains for an average of 16 days out of the entire month.
Is Atlanta windy in August?
The average speed of wind in Atlanta, United States during August is 19.5km/h (12.1mph) and average windgust is 41.8km/h (26mph). On some days in August wind can reach up to 40.8km/h (25.4mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Atlanta in August?
Most days of August the wind is blowing from Southwest direction in Atlanta.
What are the humidity levels in Atlanta in August?
The average humidity levels in Atlanta in August are 72.8%. Daily humidity levels in Atlanta range from 54.1% to 85.1% during August.
How many hours of daylight are in Atlanta in August?
Atlanta has 13 hours 22 minutes of daylight in August on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Atlanta in August is at 7:00:04 and the sunset is at 20:22:33.
What is the cloud coverage in Atlanta in August?
Clouds cover 42.2% of the sky on average throughout August in Atlanta. The cloud coverage ranges from 5.4% to 85.9% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in August in Atlanta?
UV index in Atlanta is 5 during August.
What is the solar radiation in Atlanta in August?
The average solar radiation is 513.4 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Atlanta during August. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 491.8 W/m2 to 518.1 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during August in Atlanta?
The average solar energy during August in Atlanta is 44.4 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 42.5 MJ/m2, to 45.6 MJ/m2 during August.
Are there severe weather risks in Atlanta in August?
Yes, there is a 39.5% risk for severe weather in Atlanta, United States in August.
What is the air pressure in Atlanta in August?
On average the air pressure in Atlanta in August is 1014.3 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1006.8 mb to 1019.6 mb.
What is the visibility in Atlanta in August?
The average daylight visibility in Atlanta in August is 15.4 km (9.6 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 14.1 km (8.8 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout August.
What is the dew point in Atlanta in August?
The average dew point in Atlanta during August is 20.9°C (69.6°F).
Where is the data for Atlanta climate in August coming from?
The climate data for Atlanta, Georgia, United States in August is collected from the following weather stations.
- Georgia Tech Bobby Dodd Stadium GA US WEATHERSTEM
- Georgia State University GA US WEATHERSTEM
- ATLANTA HARTSFIELD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, GA US
- ATLANTA FULTON CO AIRPORT, GA US
- ATLANTA DEKALB PEACHTREE AIRPORT, GA US
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