Cobb County weather: Sunday May 8, 2022

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The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies in the morning here in Cobb County on Sunday May 8, 2022, gradually becoming sunny later in the day. The expected high is near 73 degrees.

7-day forecast

This forecast is centered on Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia:

Today

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 52. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Monday Night

Clear, with a low around 56. East wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Clear, with a low around 58.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 84.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 84.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

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.

DateHighLowAvgDeparture from normPrecipitation
2022-04-01674857.5-2.00.00
2022-04-02694858.5-1.20.00
2022-04-03704859.0-0.90.00
2022-04-04764862.01.80.00
2022-04-05665460.0-0.42.18
2022-04-06736167.06.30.89
2022-04-07705160.5-0.40.02
2022-04-08594552.0-9.20.00
2022-04-09574149.0-12.40.01
2022-04-10743856.0-5.70.00
2022-04-11715060.5-1.40.00
2022-04-12825769.57.30.00
2022-04-13776470.58.00.00
2022-04-14775666.53.80.12
2022-04-15774862.5-0.50.00
2022-04-16735966.02.81.05
2022-04-17736066.53.0T
2022-04-18734961.0-2.80.01
2022-04-19644253.0-11.00.00
2022-04-20724558.5-5.80.00
2022-04-21765565.50.90.00
2022-04-22825870.05.20.00
2022-04-23816070.55.40.00
2022-04-24806070.04.60.00
2022-04-25846273.07.40.00
2022-04-26725664.0-1.90.09
2022-04-27774762.0-4.20.00
2022-04-28785365.5-0.90.00
2022-04-29805768.51.80.00
2022-04-30815970.03.00.00
Sum221115794.37
Average73.752.663.20.0
Normal73.852.563.23.81

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.

Read all the Cobb County Courier climate and weather coverage by following this link.