Sandy Springs climate
Sandy Springs (Georgia, United States) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 16 °C61 °F, and about 1,292 mm51 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Sandy Springs climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1050 | −130 | 540 | 1074.2 | 18 |
| Feb | 1254 | 134 | 744 | 1184.7 | 13 |
| Mar | 1762 | 541 | 1152 | 1194.7 | 6 |
| Apr | 2271 | 949 | 1660 | 1003.9 | 0 |
| May | 2679 | 1458 | 2069 | 1024.0 | 0 |
| Jun | 3087 | 1966 | 2576 | 1094.3 | 0 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2169 | 2680 | 1214.8 | 0 |
| Aug | 3290 | 2068 | 2679 | 1014.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 2984 | 1762 | 2373 | 953.8 | 0 |
| Oct | 2374 | 1050 | 1762 | 883.5 | 0 |
| Nov | 1762 | 439 | 1051 | 993.9 | 5 |
| Dec | 1253 | 134 | 643 | 1335.2 | 14 |
| Year | 3290 | −130 | 1661 | 1,29251 | 57 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82% | 53% | 2.8 | 10:08 |
| Feb | 82% | 59% | 3.3 | 10:55 |
| Mar | 80% | 56% | 4.4 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 78% | 50% | 5.6 | 12:59 |
| May | 76% | 51% | 6.2 | 13:55 |
| Jun | 73% | 55% | 6.2 | 14:24 |
| Jul | 71% | 56% | 6.0 | 14:12 |
| Aug | 70% | 55% | 5.5 | 13:24 |
| Sep | 70% | 46% | 4.8 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 71% | 43% | 4.0 | 11:16 |
| Nov | 74% | 44% | 3.1 | 10:21 |
| Dec | 82% | 57% | 2.4 | 9:54 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Sandy Springs is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 21 °C69 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 10 °C50 °F and lows −1 °C30 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 21.9 °C39.3 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,292 mm51 in of precipitation per year. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is December (133 mm5.2 in), the driest is October (88 mm3.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 70% in September to 82% in February. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 43%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 3 km/h (2 mph) in July to 5 km/h (3 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 9.9 hours in December to 14.4 hours in June.
Best time to visit Sandy Springs
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and October: average highs of 22 °C71 °F to 26 °C79 °F with 88 mm3.5 in to 102 mm4.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 10 °C50 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Sandy Springs
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1050 to 12 °C54 °F, lows −130 to 1 °C34 °F, about 119 mm4.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1762 to 26 °C79 °F, lows 541 to 14 °C58 °F, about 107 mm4.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3087 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 1966 to 21 °C69 °F, about 110 mm4.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1762 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 439 to 17 °C62 °F, about 94 mm3.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Sandy Springs compares
Compared with Atlanta, about 20 km to the south, Sandy Springs is on average 0.3 °C0.6 °F cooler and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in February (0.5 °C0.9 °F cooler).
Of the 222 places in the United States covered by World Climates, Sandy Springs is the 96th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 36th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the United States climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Kutaisi (Georgia, Cfa), Batumi (Georgia, Cfa) and Sochi (Russia, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Atlanta 20 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,260 mm50 in
- Athens 92 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,261 mm50 in
- Chattanooga 151 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,355 mm53 in
- Columbus 172 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,276 mm50 in
- Huntsville 222 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,396 mm55 in
- Birmingham 229 km · 17 °C62 °F · 1,369 mm54 in
- Knoxville 230 km · 15 °C60 °F · 1,308 mm52 in
- Montgomery 249 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,348 mm53 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Sandy Springs?
July is the warmest month in Sandy Springs, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F) and an average low of 21 °C (69 °F).
What is the coldest month in Sandy Springs?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 10 °C (50 °F) and an average low of -1 °C (30 °F).
When does it rain the most in Sandy Springs?
December is the wettest month with about 133 mm (5.2 in) of precipitation; October is the driest with about 88 mm (3.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Sandy Springs?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.