The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies here in Cobb County on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, with a high near 50.
Tonight the clouds are expected to continue, with an overnight low of around 43 degrees.
What does the extended forecast have in store?
This forecast is centered on Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta.
Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 p.m. High near 53. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 46. East wind around 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
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.”
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