Atlanta Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Atlanta get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Atlanta in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Atlanta averages 2.2 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Ap (14.1 km away). Snow season usually runs Jan through Jan, and Jan is the snowiest month (1 in). A typical winter brings about 0.8 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 0.2 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Atlanta get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Atlanta in the last 72 hours (checked Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Refreshing…
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Storm-total reports from NWS spotters, CoCoRaHS observers and official stations. Preliminary — totals can rise as later reports arrive.
Atlanta snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Atlanta yet this season.
Average snowfall in Atlanta
That is more snow than 5% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Georgia average of 1.9 inches.
Station: Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Ap (NOAA USW00013874), elevation 308 m, 14.1 km from Atlanta. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Atlanta
- Decatur 2.2″/yr
- Scottdale 2.2″/yr
- Forest Park 2.2″/yr
- Clarkston 2.2″/yr
- Smyrna 1.2″/yr
- Mableton 1.2″/yr
- Riverdale 2.2″/yr
- Union City 2.2″/yr
- Lithia Springs 1.2″/yr
- Stockbridge 2.2″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Atlanta today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Atlanta from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Atlanta get a year?
On average 2.2 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Ap.
What is the snowiest month in Atlanta?
Jan, with an average of 1 inches.
Why do snowfall totals differ between nearby towns?
Elevation, distance from the coast or lakes, and narrow snow bands can change totals by several inches within a few miles. Reports are also taken at different times during a storm.