Atlanta in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Atlanta in january 2025
The weather in Atlanta in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 20.3cm
Weather at 6am
40°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
21%
19%
14%
Weather at 12pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
26%
19%
7%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
20%
18%
8%
Weather at 3am
40°F
39%
21%
13%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Atlanta in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Atlanta in january.
The climate of Atlanta in january is very bad
The weather in january in Atlanta is quite dry (with 2.7in of rainfall over 4 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 3.3in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is fairly fresh here january, but it is livable when dressing warm. The thermometer averaged maximum of 52°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 40°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Atlanta is 45°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Atlanta in january with a maximum record of 72°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 9°F in 2014. You can expect to have about 10 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 32% of time.
In january in Atlanta, the days on average last 10:11. Sunrise is at 07:42 and sunset is at 17:53.
January: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in january, there are destinations with better weather than Atlanta:
In january, Hawaii (Honolulu) and Miami (Florida) have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Dauphin Island (Alabama), Gulf Shores (Alabama), McAllen and Port Aransas have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Dallas, Austin, Myrtle Beach and Carolina Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Atlanta.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Atlanta in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 9°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 10 day(s) (32%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.3in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 20.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.93km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:42 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:53 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:11 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Atlanta in january 2024:
43°F to 56°F
32°F to 49°F
40°F to 41°F
36°F to 52°F
34°F to 49°F
41°F to 49°F
45°F to 52°F
36°F to 45°F
47°F to 56°F
36°F to 49°F
38°F to 54°F
45°F to 59°F
31°F to 45°F
36°F to 47°F
34°F to 45°F
31°F to 40°F
20°F to 36°F
31°F to 49°F
36°F to 41°F
22°F to 31°F
23°F to 40°F
29°F to 47°F
40°F to 52°F
50°F to 59°F
61°F to 65°F
61°F to 72°F
58°F to 65°F
43°F to 58°F
41°F to 50°F
38°F to 54°F
41°F to 50°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in january
Cities near Atlanta:
| Lake Martin (Alabama) in january | very bad weather |
| South Carolina in january | very bad weather |
| Nashville in january | very bad weather |
| Savannah in january | tolerable weather |
| Hilton Head Island in january | tolerable weather |
| Tybee Island (Georgia) in january | tolerable weather |
| Edisto Beach in january | tolerable weather |
| Charleston in january | tolerable weather |
| Mississippi in january | very bad weather |
| Mobile (Alabama) in january | tolerable weather |
| Gulf Shores (Alabama) in january | good weather |
| Myrtle Beach in january | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Atlanta
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Weather data for Atlanta in january:
Weather data for Atlanta for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Atlanta. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Atlanta can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Atlanta.