The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday August 12, 2022, with a high near 84 degrees.
Extended forecast
This forecast is centered on Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
July 2022 climate summary for Atlanta area
The NWS climate summary for metro Atlanta has now been updated with July figures.
In an article entitled What is the Difference between Climate and Weather?, the National Ocean Service describes the difference as follows:
Weather is what you see outside on any particular day. So, for example, it may be 75° degrees and sunny or it could be 20° degrees with heavy snow. That’s the weather.
Climate is the average of that weather. For example, you can expect snow in the Northeast in January or for it to be hot and humid in the Southeast in July. This is climate. The climate record also includes extreme values such as record high temperatures or record amounts of rainfall. If you’ve ever heard your local weather person say “today we hit a record high for this day,” she is talking about climate records.
So when we are talking about climate change, we are talking about changes in long-term averages of daily weather. In most places, weather can change from minute-to-minute, hour-to-hour, day-to-day, and season-to-season. Climate, however, is the average of weather over time and space.
The climate report for the Atlanta area for the previous month shows how much departure from the average temperatures that month represents. The average temperature for a date is the average over a 30-year period.
| Date | High | Low | Average | Departure from normal | Precipitation |
| 2022-07-01 | 83 | 74 | 78.5 | -1.6 | 0.01 |
| 2022-07-02 | 91 | 72 | 81.5 | 1.3 | 0 |
| 2022-07-03 | 92 | 73 | 82.5 | 2.2 | 0.59 |
| 2022-07-04 | 93 | 73 | 83 | 2.6 | 1.69 |
| 2022-07-05 | 93 | 73 | 83 | 2.5 | 0.15 |
| 2022-07-06 | 94 | 77 | 85.5 | 4.9 | T |
| 2022-07-07 | 94 | 76 | 85 | 4.4 | T |
| 2022-07-08 | 94 | 74 | 84 | 3.3 | 0.02 |
| 2022-07-09 | 88 | 74 | 81 | 0.2 | 0.04 |
| 2022-07-10 | 87 | 72 | 79.5 | -1.3 | 0.17 |
| 2022-07-11 | 81 | 72 | 76.5 | -4.4 | T |
| 2022-07-12 | 88 | 73 | 80.5 | -0.5 | 0 |
| 2022-07-13 | 91 | 74 | 82.5 | 1.5 | 0.25 |
| 2022-07-14 | 90 | 73 | 81.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| 2022-07-15 | 91 | 71 | 81 | -0.1 | 0 |
| 2022-07-16 | 90 | 71 | 80.5 | -0.6 | 0 |
| 2022-07-17 | 90 | 73 | 81.5 | 0.4 | 0 |
| 2022-07-18 | 93 | 73 | 83 | 1.8 | 0.15 |
| 2022-07-19 | 87 | 69 | 78 | -3.2 | 0.59 |
| 2022-07-20 | 92 | 74 | 83 | 1.8 | T |
| 2022-07-21 | 79 | 72 | 75.5 | -5.7 | 0.11 |
| 2022-07-22 | 90 | 71 | 80.5 | -0.7 | 0.13 |
| 2022-07-23 | 91 | 71 | 81 | -0.2 | T |
| 2022-07-24 | 93 | 74 | 83.5 | 2.2 | 0 |
| 2022-07-25 | 91 | 74 | 82.5 | 1.2 | 0 |
| 2022-07-26 | 92 | 74 | 83 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 2022-07-27 | 93 | 74 | 83.5 | 2.3 | 0 |
| 2022-07-28 | 91 | 75 | 83 | 1.8 | 0.01 |
| 2022-07-29 | 94 | 75 | 84.5 | 3.3 | 0.23 |
| 2022-07-30 | 90 | 72 | 81 | -0.2 | 0.03 |
| 2022-07-31 | 92 | 71 | 81.5 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Spring 2022 Temperature Climate Statistics | |||
| Climate Site | Average Temperature (deg) | Normal Temperature (deg) | DFN (Departure From Normal) |
| Athens | 63.9 | 62.0 | +1.9 |
| Atlanta | 65.1 | 62.1 | +3.0 |
| Columbus | 66.8 | 65.1 | +1.7 |
| Macon | 66.1 | 64.0 | +2.1 |
| Cartersville | 77.7 | 59.5 | +0.3 |
| Dekalb Peachtree Arpt | 62.7 | 61.4 | +1.3 |
| Fulton County Arpt | 63.1 | 61.3 | +1.8 |
| Gainesville | 62.8 | 60.4 | +2.4 |
| Peachtree City | 64.1 | 60.9 | +3.2 |
| Rome | 63.8 | 60.0 | +3.8 |
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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