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Temperatures through the month of August were around a degree above normal. Precipitation through the month of August was around three inches below normal.
Climate Site Temperatures Precipitation Climate Site Maximum Temperature Max T Date Climate Site Total Precipitation DFN (Departure Climate Site Maximum Daily Precip (in inches) Max P Date *Indicates a daily record was set Data prepared by NWS Peachtree City/Atlanta Severe Weather (August 17th and 18th, 2024) An upper level trough over the eastern United States was the catalyst for the severe weather August 17th into August18th. Clusters of strong thunderstorms formed into a broken line that became severe as it reached Georgia causing wind damage. Widespread trees and powerlines were reported down across much of north and central Georgia as a result of these severe storms. Based on the Climate Prediction Center's outlook for September, north and central Georgia has equal chances of above or below normal temperatures. North and central Georgia has a 40% to 50% chance of above normal precipitation. Data prepared by NWS Peachtree City/Atlanta.
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Below are the overview stats for August 2024 for our 10 climate sites.
August 2024 Monthly Rankings
Athens
27th Warmest
33rd Driest
Atlanta
9th Warmest
4th Driest
Columbus
7th Warmest
21st Driest
Macon
50th Warmest
Driest
August 2024 Climate Averages
Climate Site
Month Temp (°F)
Average Temp
Departure from normal
Athens
80.4
79.8
0.6
Atlanta
82.2
80.2
2.0
Columbus
84.3
82.4
1.9
Macon
80.9
81.4
-0.5
Dekalb Peachtree Arpt
79.8
78.6
1.2
Fulton Co Arpt
80.0
79.3
0.7
Gainesville
80.2
77.9
2.3
Peachtree City
78.7
79.8
-1.1
Rome
79.9
79.5
0.4
August 2024 Temperature Climate Statistics
Minimum Temperature
Min T Date
Athens
99
8/29
59
8/23
Atlanta
98*
8/29
65
8/23
Columbus
99
8/9,28
68
8/23
Macon
99
8/28,29
58
8/25
Dekalb Peachtree Arpt
98
8/29
60
8/25,26,27
Fulton Co Arpt
97
8/29
59
8/25,26
Gainesville
96
8/8
62
8/24
Peachtree City
96
8/29
57
8/25
Rome
99
8/29
58
8/24
August 2024 Precipitation Climate Statistics
Average Precipitation
From Normal)
Athens
2.31
4.55
-2.24
Atlanta
0.8
4.3
-3.50
Columbus
2.15
4.68
-2.53
Macon
0.17
4.38
-4.21
Dekalb Peachtree Arpt
2.35
4.51
-2.16
Fulton County Arpt
0.73
3.98
-3.25
Gainesville
1.64
4.73
-3.09
Peachtree City
0.48
3.96
-3.48
Rome
1.3
3.77
-2.47
August 2024 Precipitation Climate Statistics
Athens
1.32
8/4
Atlanta
0.39
8/16
Columbus
1.20
8/17
Macon
0.10
8/3
Dekalb Peachtree Arpt
0.94
8/30
Fulton Co Arpt
0.36
8/17
Gainesville
1.09
8/17
Peachtree City
0.32
8/17
Rome
0.98
8/17
Click the links below to explore the temperature and precipitation data across north and central Georgia for the month of August 2024.
Temperature Maps
Precipitation Maps
Temperature Graphs
Precipitation Graphs
Temperature and precipitation records at our 4 main climate sites are located below.
August 2024 Climate Records
Date
Type
Location
Records set over a 24 hour period
8/29
Max Temp
Atlanta
A max temp of 98 occurred on 8/29 which tied the old record of 98 from 1930.
8/23
Min Temp
Macon
A min temp of 59 occurred on 8/23 which tied the old record of 59 from 1990.
Larger events that occurred across north and central Georgia this past August can be found here.
The September climate outlook is below.
September Outlook
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