The weather in Atlanta in February is generally not as good as most other months of the year. Although pleasant, warm and sunny days are possible, it can also often be cold. Variability in weather is high, with enormous swings in temperature possible over the course of a single day.
The average high temperature in Atlanta in February is in the mid-50s, with the typical average low temperature in the mid-30s. Warmer days can easily get well into the 60s, however, with temperatures in the 70s and even up to 80 degrees possible during this month. Colder days are typically in the 40s. Snow is rare.
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Luckily, Atlanta has so many things to do that the weather during your visit need not be too much of a concern. If it is cold or wet, there are dozens of museums, art museums, and other attractions such as the Georgia Aquarium to visit, along with the city’s excellent shopping and dining.
On a warmer or sunny day, February can still be a great time to visit Atlanta’s outdoor attractions. You could visit beautiful Oakland or Westview Cemeteries, take a stroll in Piedmont Park or a bike ride on the BeltLine, visit a nearby state park or other nature site, or just sightsee in one of Atlanta’s varied neighborhoods.
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The average daily high temperature in Atlanta in February is 54°F (12°C). The average daily low is 37°F (3°C).
The average February temperature hides a wide degree of variability, both from day to day and over the course of a single day. Although the typical February day often feels cold, the high temperature could rise into the 60s (and occasionally even pass 70°F (21°C)) on anything from a handful of days in the coolest years to two thirds of days in a warmer year.
On the other hand, many February days can stay below or close to freezing all day, though the sun can often make it feel warmer than this. Snow and ice storms are both possible during the month.
Changeability is the key feature of February weather in Atlanta. Although a typical day sees temperatures rise by around 10°F between morning and afternoon, huge swings during a single day of more than 40°F are not unknown. Higher daytime temperatures can fall very rapidly after nightfall.
Day to day variability is also high: it might be warm and sunny one day and cold and grey the next. As forecasts can be of limited use more than a day or two out at this time of year, it is usually best to come prepared for a range of temperatures.
Despite its many colder days, February in Atlanta is rarely truly cold. Visitors from the North, or from other colder climates, will often find themselves pleased with Atlanta’s weather at this time of year!
Average relative humidity in Atlanta in February is 63%, one of the less humid months of the year. Due to the lower typical temperatures, it should seldom feel uncomfortably humid.
Sunshine in Atlanta in February averages 6 hours per day (average day length in February is 11 hours). Rain averages 4.5 inches during the month, with rain falling on an average of 10 days.
Sunniness in Atlanta in February is, like the temperature, very variable. Some years, half of the days of February can be completely clear and sunny all day. In the worst years, there might be only a few clear days.
Around 5-12 days in February are usually completely overcast, and potentially rainy, or foggy. The remainder of February days bring mixed weather, with sunny periods alternating with clouds, or a mostly cloudy day with occasional bursts of sunshine.
Although the weather can vary a lot from one day to the next, it is also possible to enjoy a run of several consecutive days of clear, sunny weather at this time of year.
The average UV index in February is 5.
In February, the sun rises at around 7:35am at the beginning of the month and at 7:10am at the end of the month. It begins to get light in the morning at 7:10am at the start of the month, and by 6:40am at the end.
The sun sets at around 6:10pm at the start of the month, and at around 6:35pm by its end. It gets dark by around 6:35pm at the beginning of the month, and by 7pm at its end.
The amount of full daylight in February averages around 11 hours per day, plus an additional 25-30 minutes of low light at the beginning and end of the day.