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Alpharetta (GA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Alpharetta is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Alpharetta, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 10°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -1°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Alpharetta experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1245 mm of precipitation annually. Alpharetta experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 144 mm in December, the wettest month, and 78 mm in June, the driest month.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Alpharetta can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 9.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 5.5 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Atlanta, the United States of America (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Atlanta, the United States of America (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Forecast for Alpharetta (GA)

Thu   Dec 26
9°C | 5°C
E 5 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Fri   Dec 27
10°C | 6°C
E 4 m/s
4.8 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Sat   Dec 28
17°C | 8°C
E 3 m/s
15 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

The best time of year to visit Alpharetta in the United States of America

During the months of April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Alpharetta?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Alpharetta?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Alpharetta?
    December tops the wettest month list with 144 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Alpharetta?
    June is the driest month with 78 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Alpharetta?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 288 hours of sunshine.

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