The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday, August 5, 2023, with a high near 92 degrees.
The National Weather Service has also issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of the region due to isolated thunderstorms that are expected in the region today.
What does the extended forecast have in store?
This forecast is centered on Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta.
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7 p.m and 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers before 11 a.m, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 a.m and 2 p.m, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
What was the climate like in the latest reporting period?
The NWS climate summary for metro Atlanta has now been updated with July 2023 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 norm for a date is based on the average over a 30-year period.
| Date | Max Temp | Min Temp | Average | Departure from norm | Precipitation |
| 2023-07-01 | 96 | 73 | 84.5 | 4.4 | 0 |
| 2023-07-02 | 93 | 73 | 83 | 2.8 | 0.61 |
| 2023-07-03 | 89 | 72 | 80.5 | 0.2 | 0.01 |
| 2023-07-04 | 92 | 73 | 82.5 | 2.1 | 0 |
| 2023-07-05 | 88 | 75 | 81.5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023-07-06 | 93 | 73 | 83 | 2.4 | 0 |
| 2023-07-07 | 92 | 74 | 83 | 2.4 | T |
| 2023-07-08 | 92 | 72 | 82 | 1.3 | 0 |
| 2023-07-09 | 91 | 71 | 81 | 0.2 | 0.19 |
| 2023-07-10 | 87 | 70 | 78.5 | -2.3 | 0.73 |
| 2023-07-11 | 90 | 71 | 80.5 | -0.4 | 0 |
| 2023-07-12 | 92 | 74 | 83 | 2 | T |
| 2023-07-13 | 92 | 74 | 83 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023-07-14 | 93 | 75 | 84 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023-07-15 | 93 | 77 | 85 | 3.9 | 0 |
| 2023-07-16 | 94 | 73 | 83.5 | 2.4 | 0 |
| 2023-07-17 | 91 | 71 | 81 | -0.1 | 0 |
| 2023-07-18 | 93 | 73 | 83 | 1.8 | T |
| 2023-07-19 | 94 | 76 | 85 | 3.8 | T |
| 2023-07-20 | 96 | 74 | 85 | 3.8 | T |
| 2023-07-21 | 94 | 72 | 83 | 1.8 | 0.13 |
| 2023-07-22 | 87 | 71 | 79 | -2.2 | 0.05 |
| 2023-07-23 | 92 | 72 | 82 | 0.8 | 0 |
| 2023-07-24 | 93 | 72 | 82.5 | 1.2 | 0 |
| 2023-07-25 | 95 | 71 | 83 | 1.7 | T |
| 2023-07-26 | 96 | 76 | 86 | 4.8 | 0 |
| 2023-07-27 | 97 | 75 | 86 | 4.8 | 0 |
| 2023-07-28 | 94 | 77 | 85.5 | 4.3 | 0.01 |
| 2023-07-29 | 98 | 77 | 87.5 | 6.3 | 0 |
| 2023-07-30 | 94 | 75 | 84.5 | 3.3 | 0 |
| 2023-07-31 | 97 | 74 | 85.5 | 4.3 | 0 |
Climate Almanac for metro Atlanta
This almanac provides information on past climate conditions for today’s date, August 2, allowing a comparison to current weather. Simply put, it helps you see what the weather would typically be like on this day according to historical data.
| Daily Data | Observed | Normal | Record Highest | Record Lowest |
| Max Temperature | M | 90 | 98 in 1980 | 71 in 1894 |
| Min Temperature | M | 72 | 76 in 2010 | 60 in 1912 |
| Avg Temperature | M | 81.0 | 85.5 in 2007 | 68.5 in 1894 |
| Precipitation | M | 0.14 | 1.80 in 1889 | 0.00 in 2021 |
| Snowfall | M | 0.0 | 0.0 in 2022 | 0.0 in 2022 |
| Snow Depth | M | – | 0 in 2022 | 0 in 2022 |
| HDD (base 65) | M | 0 | 0 in 2022 | 0 in 2022 |
| CDD (base 65) | M | 16 | 21 in 2007 | 4 in 1894 |
| Month-to-Date Summary | Observed | Normal | Record Highest | Record Lowest |
| Avg Max Temperature | 92.5 | 90.1 | 96.8 in 1957 | 80.6 in 1914 |
| Avg Min Temperature | 73.3 | 72.1 | 75.6 in 2010 | 65.4 in 1976 |
| Avg Temperature | 82.9 | 81.1 | 85.3 in 2006 | 73.4 in 1925 |
| Total Precipitation | 0.23 | 0.66 | 4.94 in 2018 | 0.00 in 1999 |
| Total Snowfall | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 in 2023 | 0.0 in 2023 |
| Max Snow Depth | 0 | – | 0 in 2023 | 0 in 2023 |
| Total HDD (base 65) | 0 | 0 | 0 in 2023 | 0 in 2023 |
| Total CDD (base 65) | 73 | 80 | 103 in 2006 | 43 in 1925 |
| Year-to-Date Summary | Observed | Normal | Record Highest | Record Lowest |
| Avg Max Temperature | 75.4 | 73.4 | 76.9 in 2012 | 67.4 in 1895 |
| Avg Min Temperature | 56.9 | 54.0 | 57.1 in 2012 | 47.8 in 1940 |
| Avg Temperature | 66.2 | 63.7 | 67.0 in 2012 | 58.1 in 1940 |
| Total Precipitation | 27.27 | 31.14 | 47.69 in 1912 | 17.25 in 1914 |
| Total Snowfall (since July 1) | 0.0 | 0.0 | T in 2001 | 0.0 in 2023 |
| Max Snow Depth (since July 1) | 0 | – | T in 1942 | 0 in 2023 |
| Total HDD (since July 1) | 0 | 0 | 4 in 1936 | 0 in 2023 |
| Total CDD (since Jan 1) | 1306 | 1259 | 1549 in 2012 | 785 in 1976 |
Period of Record:
- Max Temperature : 1878-10-04 to 2023-08-04
- Min Temperature : 1878-10-04 to 2023-08-04
- Precipitation : 1878-10-01 to 2023-08-04
- Snowfall : 1928-12-25 to 2023-08-04
- Snow Depth : 1928-12-25 to 2023-08-04
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.”
