Weather in Atlanta in January
In an average January, Atlanta sees a daily high around 52°F and a low around 35°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 52°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 40°F to 65°F |
| Average low | 35°F |
| Typical low range | 21°F to 50°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
76°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
18°F
1985-01-21
Low
Highest
66°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
-7°F
1985-01-21
Feels-like
Highest
76°F
2022-01-01
Lowest
-29°F
1985-01-21
Humidity
Highest
16.2 g/m³
2022-01-01
Lowest
0.8 g/m³
1985-01-21
Wind
Highest
26 mph
2013-01-30
Lowest
4 mph
1984-01-17
Gust
Highest
81 mph
2024-01-09
Lowest
8 mph
1994-01-02
Precip
Wettest
8.50 in
2017
Driest
1.12 in
1981
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