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Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon. Day 14 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Atlanta weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Atlanta, GA
Saturday, July 4 at 12:40 PM
91
°
Mostly Clear
Feels like
99°
Humidity
47%
Wind
5 mph
Sunrise
2:32 AM
Sunset
4:52 PM
Atlanta, GA
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastAtlanta, GA: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 75 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 75°H 95°
Atlanta, GA
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 4
    Heavy Rain
    19%
    0.60″
    95°72°—
  2. Sunday
    Jul 5
    Light Drizzle
    20%
    —
    97°75°+2°
  3. Monday
    Jul 6
    Light Drizzle
    52%
    —
    97°74°0°
  4. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Light Drizzle
    29%
    —
    93°77°-4°
  5. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Heavy Drizzle
    22%
    —
    95°77°+2°
  6. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Light Showers
    23%
    —
    93°75°-2°
  7. Friday
    Jul 10
    Overcast
    39%
    —
    95°76°+2°
Atlanta, GA
Next 24 hours · Warm now
HOT 90°70°85°100°12p6p12a6anow 90°high 95°low 75°PRECIP %
Atlanta, GA
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
NNW
336° · veering 26°
Direction
NNW
336°
Sustained
5
mph
Gust
6
mph
Peak 24h
13
avg 3
Beaufort · 2 · LIGHT BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 3 · pk 13 @ 10:00p
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 225SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
A whisper of wind — leaves barely shift on the trees.
Atlanta, GA
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
984.2
+0.1 mb in 3h · steady · 29.06 inHg
Now
984.2
mb
3h
+0.1
mb
12h
+0.1
mb
24h
-1.7
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 982–986
975980985990-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW985.6981.7983.9
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Deep low — expect rough seas, strong wind, and persistent rain.
Atlanta, GA
Air quality
78
AQI
Moderate
→+1 in 6h▲Peak ~115 @ 11 PM

AQI 78 (Moderate), driven by Ozone. Ozone at AQI 113 now. With UV 6.9 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 105 around 1 PM.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5Moderate
17.2μg/m³
PM 10Good
22μg/m³
NO₂Good
1μg/m³
OzoneDRIVERUnhealthy
146μg/m³
UV IndexHigh
6.7

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 113 now. With UV 6.9 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 105 around 1 PM.

Present
AQI 113
UV peak
6.9 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
clear
Projected peak
AQI 105

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 17.2 µg/m³ (AQI 66) with a 0.80 fine-to-coarse ratio and 5 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.80
Wind
light
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SATSUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³450
Atlanta, GA
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
25%
MOSTLY CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
85.8mi
UNLIMITED
78 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
16:40 UTC · Atlanta, GA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
16:40 UTC · Atlanta, GA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Atlanta, GA
Satellite · infrared · animated
Atlanta, GA
Loading IR frames…
IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Atlanta, GA
Almanac · Saturday, July 4
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
6:04 AM
Sunrise
2:32 AM
Daylight
14h 20m
Sunset
4:52 PM
Civil dusk
9:22 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Atlanta, GA
The moon
Waning Gibbous
80% illuminated
Moonrise
11:23 PM
Moonset
10:49 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Atlanta, GA
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

bird
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Atlanta at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 13°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: March 10 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

ZIP codes: 30303, 30305, 30306, 30307, 30308, 30309, 30310, 30311 +32 more

16-Day Forecast — Atlanta

  1. Sat96°72°19%
  2. Sun97°75°20%
  3. Mon97°74°52%
  4. Tue93°77°29%
  5. Wed95°77°22%
  6. Thu93°75°23%
  7. Fri95°76°39%
  8. Sat94°78°39%
  9. Sun91°75°31%
  10. Mon84°72°18%
  11. Tue78°69°19%
  12. Wed80°67°23%
  13. Thu89°67°30%
  14. Fri74°71°23%
  15. Sat91°71°19%
  16. Sun90°75°36%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Live wind & temperature near Atlanta

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Atlanta

SPC includes Atlanta in the general thunderstorm area today — no severe risk, but storms are possible.

  • TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: Frost quiets the live oaks.January 6–10: Still water thickens with ice.January 11–15: Springs begin to move beneath ice.January 16–20: Cardinal dawn calls grow bolder.January 21–25: Late January thaw pulses.January 26–31: Last freeze locks the land.February 1–5: February's lengthening light.February 6–10: Warming winds thaw the margin.February 11–15: Magnolia blooms break the gray.February 16–20: Mockingbirds resume the dawn chorus.February 21–25: Rain replaces the last snow.February 26–28: Mist clings to greening valleys.March 1–5: The green pulse awakens.March 6–10: Hibernators emerge to call.March 11–15: Dogwood and redbud ignite.March 16–20: Swallowtails emerge from winter silk.March 21–25: Light crowns the dogwood canopy.March 26–31: Redbud cascades over the thaw.April 1–5: Thunder announces the wet season.April 6–10: Barn swallows carve the warming sky.April 11–15: Magnolia blooms and falls in a breath.April 16–20: First rainbows arch over thunderheads.April 21–25: Reeds push through marsh water.April 26–30: Frost retreats; seedlings rise free.May 1–5: Warblers flood the canopy in waves.May 6–10: Tulip poplar lights the forest crown.May 11–15: Shad pulse upstream through rapids.May 16–20: Roses open on the Piedmont edge.May 21–25: Fireflies scout the humid dusk.May 26–31: Frog choruses rise from every wetland.June 1–5: Fireflies pulse through the magnolias.June 6–10: Kudzu climbs deeper into green.June 11–15: Sun climbs to its northern throne.June 16–20: Heat settles and the rain begins.June 21–25: The longest day turns toward shadow.June 26–30: Fireflies drift through Spanish moss.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon.July 6–10: Thunderheads boil and break at dusk.July 11–15: Thunder builds each drowsy afternoon.July 16–20: Cicadas claim the long noon.July 21–25: Dog days drape the earth in haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their rasping chorus.August 1–5: Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night.August 6–10: Meteorological summer's turning page.August 11–15: Cool winds gather at the margins.August 16–20: Dog-day cicadas rise.August 21–25: Heat breaks in creek beds.August 26–31: Monarchs gather strength.September 1–5: Harvests begin in earnest.September 6–10: Dew beads on resurrection fern.September 11–15: Raptors trail the thermals.September 16–20: Day and dark find balance.September 21–25: Thunder quiets the land.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Swamp waters recede.October 6–10: Maples ignite the ridge.October 11–15: Asters crown the meadows.October 16–20: Crickets sing at dusk.October 21–25: Frost paints the garden.October 26–31: Light rains whisper down.November 1–5: Sweetgum Turns Crimson.November 6–10: Camellia Blooms Break Through.November 11–15: Earth Stiffens Underfoot.November 16–20: Bare Limbs Hold the Light.November 21–25: First Frost Grips the High Ground.November 26–30: North Wind Strips the Last Leaves.December 1–5: Darkness Falls Before Dinner.December 6–10: Winter Locks the Land.December 11–15: Wildlife Retreats to Shelter.December 16–20: Ice Edges Deepen Inward.December 21–25: The Sun Begins its Return.December 26–31: The Year Turns in Silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

Dog-day cicadas emerge in waves, their rasp dominating every sunny hour; heat peaks above 90 degrees daily.

Day 185 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
Marchlettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Maytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
July—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
September—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
Novemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots—
December——

A year in weather

In Atlanta, July runs warmest near 79°F and January coldest around 42°F, while December is the wettest month (4.9 inches) and October the driest (2.1 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January42°4.6″15
February45°3.9″13
March53°4.6″15
April61°3.8″14
May69°2.9″13
June77°3.8″16
July79°4.2″22
August78°4.7″23
September73°2.9″14
October64°2.1″10
November52°3.6″12
December45°4.9″15

Regional context

Drawing on NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals, Atlanta's January averages 42°F and July 79°F — 37°F apart — while precipitation totals roughly 46 inches over some 181 days.

Rainfall in Atlanta stays even across the calendar: December tops out at 4.9 inches over 14.5 rainy days, and October still logs 2.1 inches across 9.7 — a narrow range for Atlanta. That lines Atlanta up with places like Druid Hills, GA, North Druid Hills, GA and East Point, GA, fed by overlapping storm tracks.

By mid-March the frosts ease in Atlanta, opening the season for peas, lettuce, spinach, and radishes. In Atlanta, warm-season transplants — tomatoes, peppers, basil — wait two weeks past Atlanta's frost date. Atlanta's window closes around mid-December as overnight lows return below freezing. In Atlanta, low spots run 4-7°F colder than nearby slopes, nudging Atlanta's frost dates a week.

Similar climates: Druid Hills, GA, North Druid Hills, GA, East Point, GA, Hapeville, GA, Decatur, GA.

Naturalist notes

By late April, dogwood trees throughout Atlanta begin their peak bloom period, creating white canopies across the metropolitan area.

Mid-May brings the return of ruby-throated hummingbirds to Georgia, as these tiny migrants arrive from their Central American wintering grounds.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Atlanta?
In Atlanta, expect the last spring frost near mid-March; Atlanta's first autumn frost comes around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Atlanta?
December is the wettest month in Atlanta, about 4.9 inches on average; the year totals roughly 46 inches.
What is the warmest month in Atlanta?
Atlanta peaks in July, when the mean runs near 79°F.
What is the coldest month in Atlanta?
January is Atlanta's coldest month, averaging about 42°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Atlanta?
Around mid-March, start frost-hardy crops in Atlanta; tomatoes and basil belong a fortnight later.
How many rainy days does Atlanta get?
Expect roughly 181 wet days a year in Atlanta.
What hardiness zone is Atlanta?
With January around 42°F, Atlanta's zone reflects that minimum — the USDA ZIP map confirms Atlanta's band.
What is the 10-day forecast for Atlanta?
Atlanta's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Atlanta?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Atlanta in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Atlanta?
Current conditions for Atlanta and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Atlanta forecast updated?
The Atlanta forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Atlanta?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Atlanta are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Atlanta?
The next few days in Atlanta's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

The humid subtropical climate of Atlanta, Georgia carries typical Januarys near 42°F and Julys around 79°F — 37°F of seasonal travel.

Across the year, Atlanta collects about 46 inches of precipitation over roughly 181 days with measurable rain or snow.

Atlanta sits at 33.8°N; that 37°F seasonal swing frames planting windows and frost dates across Atlanta.

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ZIP codes in Atlanta

  • 30334
  • 30331
  • 30332
  • 30309
  • 30308
  • 30354
  • 30327
  • 30322
  • 30326
  • 30324
  • 30319
  • 30342
  • 30305
  • 30307
  • 30306
  • 30316
  • 30317
  • 30314
  • 30315
  • 30312
  • 30313
  • 30310
  • 30311
  • 30303
  • 30363
  • 30318
  • 30301
  • 30302
  • 30304
  • 30321
  • 30325
  • 30333
  • 30343
  • 30348
  • 30353
  • 30355
  • 30357
  • 30361
  • 30368
  • 30369
  • 30370
  • 30371
  • 30375
  • 30377
  • 30392
  • 30394
  • 30398
  • 31106
  • 31107
  • 31126
  • 31139
  • 31141
  • 31193

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.