Atlanta, Georgia - Weather

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Atlanta is located on the Piedmont Plateau, at an approximate elevation of 800 to 1900 feet above sea level. The city is thus somewhat cooler than other places in the US South, a fact that certainly helped the growth of the city before the introduction of air conditioning.

Atlanta experiences a very wide range of temperatures. Temperatures in winter can drop into the single digits on occasion, and some winters bring significant snowfall. The region can often receive devastating ice storms. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures frequently reaching above 90°F/32°C (thus the nickname "Hotlanta"). Rainfall is high in late winter and early spring, and afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit. The region is often affected during Hurricane season from remnants that spill out of the Gulf, bringing heavy rains and sometimes high winds.