The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, August 8, 2025, with a high near 84 degrees.

Tonight it is expected to be partly cloudy, with an overnight low of around 69 degrees.

Bonus for the more weather-curious among you … To read an article about interpreting a weather news report with some of the typical terminology defined, follow this link.

To read an article about interpreting a weather news report, with some of the typical terminology defined, follow this link.

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 84. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m, then a slight chance of showers between 11 p.m and 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Monday

A slight chance of thunderstorms before 8 a.m, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 a.m and 2 p.m, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m and 2 a.m, then a slight chance of showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers before 8 a.m, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 a.m and 2 p.m, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m and 2 a.m, then a slight chance of showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

What was the climate like in the latest reporting period?

The NWS climate summary for metro Atlanta has now been updated with July 2025 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.”

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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	Average	Departure from norm	Precipitation
2025-07-01	89	73	81	0.9	0.24
2025-07-02	92	73	82.5	2.3	0
2025-07-03	93	72	82.5	2.2	0
2025-07-04	93	77	85	4.6	0
2025-07-05	92	75	83.5	3	0
2025-07-06	94	77	85.5	4.9	0
2025-07-07	95	75	85	4.4	0
2025-07-08	95	76	85.5	4.8	0
2025-07-09	94	76	85	4.2	0.01
2025-07-10	90	73	81.5	0.7	0.18
2025-07-11	93	73	83	2.1	0.08
2025-07-12	93	73	83	2	0
2025-07-13	95	76	85.5	4.5	0
2025-07-14	97	75	86	5	0
2025-07-15	96	78	87	5.9	0
2025-07-16	91	75	83	1.9	0
2025-07-17	92	77	84.5	3.4	T
2025-07-18	93	76	84.5	3.3	0.52
2025-07-19	91	73	82	0.8	0
2025-07-20	93	77	85	3.8	0.06
2025-07-21	89	77	83	1.8	0.15
2025-07-22	96	75	85.5	4.3	0
2025-07-23	89	76	82.5	1.3	0.04
2025-07-24	90	75	82.5	1.2	0.02
2025-07-25	94	75	84.5	3.2	0
2025-07-26	95	74	84.5	3.3	0
2025-07-27	96	76	86	4.8	0
2025-07-28	99	78	88.5	7.3	0.02
2025-07-29	100	77	88.5	7.3	T
2025-07-30	92	75	83.5	2.3	0
2025-07-31	95	74	84.5	3.3	1.36

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.”