The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday May 12, 2022, with a high near 83 degrees
7-day forecast
This forecast is centered on Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia:
Today
Sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
April 2022 climate summary for Atlanta area
The climate report shows how much departure from the average temperatures a month has. The average temperature for a date is the average over a 30-year period.
| Date | High | Low | Avg | Departure from norm | Precipitation |
| 2022-04-01 | 67 | 48 | 57.5 | -2.0 | 0.00 |
| 2022-04-02 | 69 | 48 | 58.5 | -1.2 | 0.00 |
| 2022-04-03 | 70 | 48 | 59.0 | -0.9 | 0.00 |
| 2022-04-04 | 76 | 48 | 62.0 | 1.8 | 0.00 |
| 2022-04-05 | 66 | 54 | 60.0 | -0.4 | 2.18 |
| 2022-04-06 | 73 | 61 | 67.0 | 6.3 | 0.89 |
| 2022-04-07 | 70 | 51 | 60.5 | -0.4 | 0.02 |
| 2022-04-08 | 59 | 45 | 52.0 | -9.2 | 0.00 |
| 2022-04-09 | 57 | 41 | 49.0 | -12.4 | 0.01 |
| 2022-04-10 | 74 | 38 | 56.0 | -5.7 | 0.00 |
| 2022-04-11 | 71 | 50 | 60.5 | -1.4 | 0.00 |
| 2022-04-12 | 82 | 57 | 69.5 | 7.3 | 0.00 |
| 2022-04-13 | 77 | 64 | 70.5 | 8.0 | 0.00 |
| 2022-04-14 | 77 | 56 | 66.5 | 3.8 | 0.12 |
| 2022-04-15 | 77 | 48 | 62.5 | -0.5 | 0.00 |
| 2022-04-16 | 73 | 59 | 66.0 | 2.8 | 1.05 |
| 2022-04-17 | 73 | 60 | 66.5 | 3.0 | T |
| 2022-04-18 | 73 | 49 | 61.0 | -2.8 | 0.01 |
| 2022-04-19 | 64 | 42 | 53.0 | -11.0 | 0.00 |
| 2022-04-20 | 72 | 45 | 58.5 | -5.8 | 0.00 |
| 2022-04-21 | 76 | 55 | 65.5 | 0.9 | 0.00 |
| 2022-04-22 | 82 | 58 | 70.0 | 5.2 | 0.00 |
| 2022-04-23 | 81 | 60 | 70.5 | 5.4 | 0.00 |
| 2022-04-24 | 80 | 60 | 70.0 | 4.6 | 0.00 |
| 2022-04-25 | 84 | 62 | 73.0 | 7.4 | 0.00 |
| 2022-04-26 | 72 | 56 | 64.0 | -1.9 | 0.09 |
| 2022-04-27 | 77 | 47 | 62.0 | -4.2 | 0.00 |
| 2022-04-28 | 78 | 53 | 65.5 | -0.9 | 0.00 |
| 2022-04-29 | 80 | 57 | 68.5 | 1.8 | 0.00 |
| 2022-04-30 | 81 | 59 | 70.0 | 3.0 | 0.00 |
| Sum | 2211 | 1579 | – | – | 4.37 |
| Average | 73.7 | 52.6 | 63.2 | 0.0 | – |
| Normal | 73.8 | 52.5 | 63.2 | – | 3.81 |
For much more information on the climate in our area, visit the NWS Climate FAQ for the Atlanta area.
About the National Weather Service
The National Weather Service (NWS) is a part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
The NWS describes its role as follows:
The National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather, water, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas, for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy. These services include Forecasts and Observations, Warnings, Impact-based Decision Support Services, and Education in an effort to build a Weather-Ready Nation. The ultimate goal is to have a society that is prepared for and responds to weather, water and climate events.
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