The National Weather Service forecasts rain here in Cobb County on Saturday December 3, with an expected high of near 62 degrees.
Tonight most cloudy skies are forecast, with a low of about 39.
What does the extended forecast have in store?
This forecast is centered on Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta.
Overnight (early Saturday morning)
A 10 percent chance of showers after 5 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly before 3 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 62. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.
Monday Night
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 a.m. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly before 1 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
What was the climate like in the latest reporting period?
The NWS climate summary for metro Atlanta has now been updated with October 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 | Max temp | Min Temp | AVG | Departure from norm | Precipitation |
| 2022-10-01 | 79 | 56 | 67.5 | -2.8 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-02 | 77 | 55 | 66.0 | -3.9 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-03 | 78 | 56 | 67.0 | -2.6 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-04 | 77 | 58 | 67.5 | -1.7 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-05 | 79 | 52 | 65.5 | -3.3 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-06 | 81 | 52 | 66.5 | -2.0 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-07 | 84 | 57 | 70.5 | 2.4 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-08 | 75 | 53 | 64.0 | -3.7 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-09 | 74 | 45 | 59.5 | -7.8 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-10 | 76 | 49 | 62.5 | -4.5 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-11 | 79 | 56 | 67.5 | 0.9 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-12 | 72 | 64 | 68.0 | 1.8 | 0.64 |
| 2022-10-13 | 77 | 55 | 66.0 | 0.2 | 0.48 |
| 2022-10-14 | 75 | 49 | 62.0 | -3.4 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-15 | 81 | 51 | 66.0 | 1.0 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-16 | 82 | 54 | 68.0 | 3.3 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-17 | 77 | 53 | 65.0 | 0.7 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-18 | 54 | 39 | 46.5 | -17.4 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-19 | 60 | 36 | 48.0 | -15.5 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-20 | 64 | 37 | 50.5 | -12.6 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-21 | 70 | 42 | 56.0 | -6.7 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-22 | 74 | 45 | 59.5 | -2.8 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-23 | 75 | 46 | 60.5 | -1.5 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-24 | 77 | 50 | 63.5 | 1.9 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-25 | 78 | 53 | 65.5 | 4.3 | 0.18 |
| 2022-10-26 | 67 | 50 | 58.5 | -2.3 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-27 | 73 | 47 | 60.0 | -0.5 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-28 | 71 | 54 | 62.5 | 2.4 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-29 | 67 | 53 | 60.0 | 0.3 | T |
| 2022-10-30 | 60 | 57 | 58.5 | -0.9 | 0.18 |
| 2022-10-31 | 75 | 58 | 66.5 | 7.5 | 0.23 |
| Sum | 2288 | 1582 | – | – | |
| Average | 73.8 | 51.0 | 62.4 | -2.3 | |
| Normal | 74.4 | 54.9 | 64.7 | – |
| October 2022 Climate Averages | |||
| Climate Site | October Temp (°F) | Average Temp | Departure from normal |
| Athens | 60.7 | 63.5 | -2.8 |
| Atlanta | 62.4 | 64.7 | -2.3 |
| Columbus | 64.2 | 67.6 | -3.4 |
| Macon | 62.8 | 66.0 | -3.2 |
| Cartersville | 59.3 | 61.6 | -2.3 |
| Dekalb Peachtree Arpt | 58.0 | 61.9 | -3.9 |
| Fulton Co Arpt | 59.8 | 62.9 | -3.1 |
| Gainesville | 60.1 | 61.9 | -1.8 |
| Peachtree City | 60.8 | 63.6 | -2.8 |
| Rome | 59.8 | 62.3 | -2.5 |
| October 2022 Temperature Climate Statistics | ||||
| Climate Site | Maximum Temperature | Max T Date | Minimum Temperature | Min T Date |
| Athens | 86 | 10/7 | 32 | 10/20 |
| Atlanta | 84 | 10/7 | 36 | 10/19 |
| Columbus | 88 | 10/7 | 33* | 10/20 |
| Macon | 89 | 10/7 | 29* | 10/20 |
| Cartersville | 82 | 10/7 | 28 | 10/20 |
| Dekalb Peachtree Arpt | 81 | 10/7 | 28 | 10/20 |
| Fulton Co Arpt | 83 | 10/7 | 31 | 10/20 |
| Gainesville | 82 | 10/7 | 34 | 10/19 |
| Peachtree City | 85 | 10/7 | 29 | 10/20 |
| Rome | 84 | 10/7 | 28 | 10/20 |
*Indicates a daily record was set
| October 2022 Precipitation Climate Statistics | |||
| Climate Site | Total Precipitation | Average Precipitation | DFN (Departure From Normal) |
| Athens | 1.30 | 3.70 | -2.40 |
| Atlanta | 1.71 | 3.28 | -1.57 |
| Columbus | 1.85 | 2.78 | -0.93 |
| Macon | 0.71 | 2.63 | -1.92 |
| Cartersville | 1.51 | 3.25 | -1.74 |
| Dekalb Peachtree Arpt | 1.77 | 3.51 | -1.74 |
| Fulton County Arpt | 1.64 | 3.26 | -1.62 |
| Gainesville | 0.73 | 3.85 | -3.12 |
| Peachtree City | 1.82 | 3.37 | -1.55 |
| Rome | 2.66 | 3.75 | -1.09 |
| October 2022 Precipitation Climate Statistics | ||||
| Climate Site | Maximum Daily Precip (in inches) | Max P Date | ||
| Athens | 0.73 | 10/12 | ||
| Atlanta | 1.11 | 10/12 | ||
| Columbus | 1.43* | 10/12 | ||
| Macon | 0.55 | 10/12 | ||
| Cartersville | 0.68 | 10/13 | ||
| Dekalb Peachtree Arpt | 0.99 | 10/12 | ||
| Fulton Co Arpt | 0.65 | 10/12 | ||
| Gainesville | 0.30 | 10/12 | ||
| Peachtree City | 1.26 | 10/12 | ||
| Rome | 1.25 | 10/12 |
*Indicates a daily record was set
| October 2022 Monthly Rankings | ||||
| Climate Site | Temperatures | Precipitation | ||
| Athens | 18th Coolest | 18th Driest | ||
| Atlanta | 36th Coolest | 34th Driest | ||
| Columbus | 20th Coolest | 39th Driest | ||
| Macon | 13th Coolest | 18th Driest |
For much more information on the climate in our area, visit the NWS Climate FAQ for the Atlanta area.
What does the National Weather Service do?
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.”
Read all the Cobb County Courier climate and weather coverage by following this link.
