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Atlanta, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Fulton County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
499,287
Population
3,690/sq mi density
$81,938
Median Income
$64,063 per capita
$420,600
Home Value
$381,549 Zillow
$1,617
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
292 sunny days/yr
1,227
Violent Crime/100K
5,747 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$81,938 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$420,600 home value, $1,617/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,227 violent crimes/100K (223% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Atlanta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Area | 134.4 sq mi (348.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,690/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7629°N, 84.4227°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fulton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0495 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 20.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.84 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.63 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
Atlanta has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.2").