Atlanta, GA
Georgia · Records since 1878–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2007
+10° from 90° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1917
-10° from 72° normalAll-Time Records — Atlanta
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 100°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 2 | 98°F | August 11, 1900 |
| 3 | 97°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 4 | 96°F | August 11, 2019 |
| 5 | 96°F | August 11, 1999 |
| 6 | 96°F | August 11, 1957 |
| 7 | 96°F | August 11, 1941 |
| 8 | 95°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 9 | 95°F | August 11, 2009 |
| 10 | 95°F | August 11, 1956 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 62°F | August 11, 1917 |
| 2 | 62°F | August 11, 1890 |
| 3 | 62°F | August 11, 1879 |
| 4 | 63°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 5 | 64°F | August 11, 1989 |
Heat Wave Summary — Atlanta
threshold: 94°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date138 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1879–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Atlanta
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 10, 1995 – Jul 26, 1995 | 17 | 102°F (Jul 25) | 98°F | 76°F |
| 2 | Jul 4, 1980 – Jul 18, 1980 | 15 | 105°F (Jul 13) | 99°F | 77°F |
| 3 | Aug 13, 2007 – Aug 25, 2007 | 13 | 104°F (Aug 22) | 98°F | 76°F |
| 4 | Jul 18, 1952 – Jul 30, 1952 | 13 | 103°F (Jul 29) | 98°F | 74°F |
| 5 | Jul 17, 1993 – Jul 29, 1993 | 13 | 102°F (Jul 22) | 99°F | 75°F |
| 6 | Jul 20, 1940 – Aug 1, 1940 | 13 | 98°F (Jul 28) | 95°F | 73°F |
| 7 | Aug 7, 2019 – Aug 18, 2019 | 12 | 100°F (Aug 13) | 96°F | 75°F |
| 8 | Jul 16, 1986 – Jul 26, 1986 | 11 | 102°F (Jul 21) | 98°F | 73°F |
| 9 | Sep 3, 2019 – Sep 13, 2019 | 11 | 99°F (Sep 9) | 97°F | 74°F |
| 10 | Jun 30, 1902 – Jul 10, 1902 | 11 | 98°F (Jul 2) | 96°F | 72°F |
Heat Waves Per Year
Warm Summer Nights (Jun–Aug)
Nights where the overnight low exceeded the 1991–2020 normal low
Above-Normal Summer Nights Per Year
Average June–August Low by Decade
Overnight lows · complete decades only
Precipitation
Actual vs. 1991–2020 full-month and full-season normals
Monthly Precipitation — Last 24 Months
Blue = actual · dashed line = monthly normal
Annual Precipitation Per Year (1970–2026)
Blue = above average · tan = below average · gold = 2026 (partial)
Heavy Rain Days Per Year (≥ 1.0")
Compare year-to-year changes in days with heavy rainfall (≥ 1.0")
Month in Review — July 2026
Average temperature · July 2026
12th-warmest month on record
9th-warmest July of 148 on record
+2.3° vs. 80.7° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
12 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–12, 2026, peaking at 98°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 31 days, set in 1993.
Average July Temperature by Year
1879–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1993 | 85.3°F |
| 2 | 1980 | 85.1°F |
| 3 | 2025 | 84.3°F |
| 4 | 1995 | 84.3°F |
| 5 | 1986 | 84.1°F |
| 6 | 2012 | 83.8°F |
| 7 | 2016 | 83.4°F |
| 8 | 2023 | 83.1°F |
| 9 | 2026 | 83.0°F |
| 10 | 2011 | 82.4°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 2007 | 85.6°F |
| 2 | July 1993 | 85.3°F |
| 3 | July 1980 | 85.1°F |
| 4 | July 2025 | 84.3°F |
| 5 | July 1995 | 84.3°F |
| 6 | July 1986 | 84.1°F |
| 7 | July 2012 | 83.8°F |
| 8 | August 1980 | 83.8°F |
| 9 | July 2016 | 83.4°F |
| 10 | July 2023 | 83.1°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 83.0°F | 9th of 148 |
| Athens, GA | 82.4°F | 17th of 124 |
| Macon, GA | 82.6°F | 35th of 130 |
| Columbus, GA | 84.5°F | 9th of 125 |
| Chattanooga, TN | 82.7°F | 14th of 148 |