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Light drizzle,rain likely tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 94° in Atlanta today. Tomorrow looks drizzle around 93°, with a 82% chance of rain.

94°70°
93°73°
89°71°
90°72°
84°70°
78°69°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeSundaysplit ±5°Mondaymodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaymodels agree
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
94°
Light drizzle
Today 94°·Low 72°·Rain 9%
AmericanNOAA GFS
94°
Mostly clear
Today 94°·Low 70°·Rain 9%
EuropeanECMWF
94°
Light drizzle
Today 94°·Low 67°·Rain 78%
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Atlanta weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Atlanta swings 53°F across the year, from 90°F highs in August to 37°F lows in January, and July is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 55 in of precipitation.

Warmest month
August
90°F average high
Coldest month
January
37°F average low
Wettest month
July
55 in a year
Below freezing
Never
overnight lows stay above 32°F
Comfortable
4 months
February, March, April and October
Residents
511,000
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The weather map: all three models at once

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Atlanta hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Atlanta 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Light drizzle
94° 70°
models agree
Tomorrow
Drizzle
93° 73°
models agree
Sun
Light drizzle
89° 71°
±5°
Mon
Light drizzle
90° 72°
models agree
Tue
Thunderstorm
84° 70°
models agree
Wed
Light drizzle
78° 69°
models agree
Thu
Cloudy
79° 66°
±13°
Fri
Cloudy
80° 66°
±10°
Sat
Mostly clear
78° 65°
±6°
Sun
Mostly clear
77° 63°
models agree
Mon
Light drizzle
79° 64°
models agree
Tue
Thunderstorm
81° 65°
±4°
Wed
Light drizzle
78° 61°
±6°
Thu
Clear
81° 59°
±11°

Atlanta, Georgia (GA) (often shortened to ATL) is at its warmest in Aug (average highs near 90°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 37°F), with roughly 55 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Atlanta right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Atlanta climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
54°
37°
Feb
62°
43°
Mar
65°
46°
Apr
72°
51°
May
79°
61°
Jun
87°
67°
Jul
89°
71°
Aug
90°
70°
Sep
83°
65°
Oct
74°
54°
Nov
64°
47°
Dec
55°
38°

Which forecast is most accurate in Atlanta?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
American logo
American ★ Best
81
/100rank #1
89±1.1°F91±2.7 mph6581% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA
European logo
European
79
/100rank #2
92±0.8°F96±1.3 mph5374% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±1°94° to 94°±69%9% to 78% chance
Tomorrow±3°92° to 95°±66%16% to 82% chance
Sun±5°87° to 92°±54%19% to 73% chance
Mon±4°89° to 93°±29%40% to 69% chance
Tue±3°82° to 85°±3%60% to 63% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain, and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Atlanta

today, local time
Sunrise
07:22
Sunset
19:39
Daylight
12h 17m

Common questions

What's the weather in Atlanta today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Atlanta today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Atlanta today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Atlanta and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Atlanta?
Over the last 30 days, the American model has been the most accurate for Atlanta (CheckWeather Score 81/100), ahead of the European at 79. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Atlanta?
August is typically the warmest month in Atlanta, with average highs around 90°F.
How cold does Atlanta get?
The coldest month in Atlanta is January, when overnight lows average about 37°F.
How much rain does Atlanta get?
Atlanta sees roughly 55 in of precipitation a year, with July usually the wettest month.

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