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
$381,948 Zillow
$1,617
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
604
Violent Crime/100K
3,548 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$81,938 median income, 5.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$420,600 home value, $1,617/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
604 violent crimes/100K (59% 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 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 50.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
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 | 50.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 50.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
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 | 44°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in |
Atlanta has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and September the driest (3.4").