The weather in Atlanta in July is hot and humid, with an average daily high of 87°F (31°C) and plenty of sun.
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Despite the heat, the summer is still a popular time of year to visit Atlanta, as its very wide range of attractions and things to do means that there is always something suitable for the weather.
Outdoor activities are still possible in July, provided you come equipped with sunscreen and an ample supply of water. Hiking and more active sightseeing, nonetheless, are best reserved for the cooler mornings. Park in the shade where possible!
During the hotter parts of the day (or during one of the area’s frequent afternoon rain showers or thunderstorms), Atlanta offers an enormous selection of air-conditioned indoor attractions, from shopping and art galleries or dining to museums of local or national significance, art museums, one of the biggest aquariums in the world, and more. It is often a good idea to bring a light sweater or similar extra layer, for when the air conditioning is set too cold.
Atlanta is not often affected severely by hurricanes during the June to November hurricane season, due to its position inland, but heavy rain, high winds and tropical storm conditions are possible throughout this period.
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The average daily high temperature in Atlanta in July is 87°F (31°C). The average daily low is 70°F (21°C).
Through the month of July, there is rarely much respite from the heat, as day-to-day variability in temperature is low. Most days the high falls between 85°F (30°C) and 95°F (35°C), with temperatures above or below this on only a few days during the month.
The average relative humidity in Atlanta in July is 75%, one of the highest levels of the year. You can expect the weather to feel at least uncomfortably humid more or less every day, and often, it will be oppressively so.
Sunshine in Atlanta in July averages 11 hours per day (average day length in July is 14.2 hours). Rain averages 4.7 inches during the month, with rain falling on an average of 12 days.
July weather in Atlanta is typically significantly sunny. About a third of days in a usual July are clear all day, with a whole day of overcast weather being very rare.
Most days bring a mix of sunny and cloudy weather. Usually, on such days, there will be sun for much of the day, with a comparatively brief period of cloudiness, often associated with the summer’s late afternoon to evening rain showers and thunderstorms, which are a common occurrence throughout July.
The average UV index in July is 10. Sunscreen is a necessity for everyone, and you should seek shade and wear a hat whenever possible.
In July, the sun rises at around 6:30am at the beginning of the month and at 6:50am at the end of the month. It begins to get light in the morning at 6am at the start of the month, and by 6:20am at the end.
The sun sets at around 8:50pm at the start of the month, and at around 8:40pm by its end. It should be dark by around 9:20pm at the beginning of the month, and by 9:05pm at its end.
The amount of full daylight in July averages around 14 hours 10 minutes per day, plus an additional 25-30 minutes of low light at the beginning and end of the day.
Although hurricanes can impact coastal regions of Georgia throughout the hurricane season of June through November (with the majority of stronger storms falling in the later part of the season), Atlanta is usually too far inland to be affected severely.
You can expect to see heavy rain and strong winds in Atlanta and its vicinity when a hurricane is forecast for the coast, but extremely dangerous weather is unlikely. Localised flooding and power outages, some property damage and flight disruptions are possible.