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Water temperature in Atlanta (GA) in May

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Is it warm enough to swim in Atlanta in May? Average water temperature in Atlanta in May is 69.1°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest water in Atlanta in May is 78.8°F, and the coldest is 57.2°F. To find out the water temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current water temperature in Atlanta

Changes water temperature in Atlanta in May 2025, 2024

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Day 2025 2024
May 169.8°F69.8°F
May 269.8°F69.8°F
May 368°F71.6°F
May 468°F71.6°F
May 566.2°F73.4°F
May 666.2°F73.4°F
May 766.2°F75.2°F
May 864.4°F73.4°F
May 964.4°F73.4°F
May 1066.2°F73.4°F
May 1168°F71.6°F
May 1268°F71.6°F
May 1368°F69.8°F
May 1469.8°F69.8°F
May 1571.6°F68°F
Day 2025 2024
May 1673.4°F69.8°F
May 1775.2°F69.8°F
May 1873.4°F69.8°F
May 1975.2°F71.6°F
May 2075.2°F71.6°F
May 2175.2°F73.4°F
May 2273.4°F73.4°F
May 2373.4°F75.2°F
May 2471.6°F75.2°F
May 2571.6°F77°F
May 2669.8°F77°F
May 2769.8°F78.8°F
May 2869.8°F77°F
May 2969.8°F75.2°F
May 3069.8°F75.2°F
May 3169.8°F75.2°F

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