the National Metereological Service patch fog forecasts before 11 am here at Cobb County on Saturday, December 10, with cloudy skies for the rest of the day.
The expected high is near 59 degrees.
There is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight, with a low around 48.
What does the extended forecast have in store?
This forecast centers on Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta.
This day
Patchy fog before 11 am Otherwise cloudy, with a high near 59. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 am. Patchy fog after 8 pm Otherwise cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 5 mph. The probability of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between one-tenth and one-fourth of an inch, higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers and possibly storm. Patchy fog before 2 pm High near 54. Southeast wind around 5 mph. The probability of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and a quarter of an inch, higher amounts possible.
Sunday night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1 am Patchy fog before 7 pm Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph by morning.
monday night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1 am Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
showers. High near 52. Chance for precipitation is 90 percent.
Wednesday night
Probable rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance for precipitation 70 percent.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Thursday night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
What was the weather like in the last reporting period?
The NWS climate summary for the Atlanta metro area has now been updated with the October figures.
In an article titled What is the difference between climate and weather?the National Ocean Service describes the difference as follows:
“The weather is what you see outside on a particular day. So, for example, it could be 75 degrees and sun or it could be 20 degrees with a lot of snow. That’s the weather.
“The climate is the average of that time. For example, you can expect snow in the Northeast in January or hot and humid in the Southeast in July. This is the weather. The climate record also includes extreme values, such as record high temperatures or record amounts of precipitation. If she’s ever heard her local meteorologist say “today we hit a record for this day,” she’s talking about weather records.
“So when we talk about climate change, we’re talking about changes in long-term averages of daily weather. In most places, the weather can change minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day, and season by season. Climate, however, is the average of time over time and space.
The weather report for the Atlanta area for the previous month shows how much of a deviation from the average temperatures that month represents. The average temperature for a date is the average over a 30-year period.
| Date | maximum temperature | Minimum temperature | AVERAGE | departure from the 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 | Four. Five | 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 | Four. Five | 59.5 | -2.8 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-23 | 75 | 46 | 60.5 | -1.5 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-24 | 77 | fifty | 63.5 | 1.9 | 0.00 |
| 2022-10-25 | 78 | 53 | 65.5 | 4.3 | 0.18 |
| 2022-10-26 | 67 | fifty | 58.5 | -23 | 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 | you |
| 2022-10-30 | 60 | 57 | 58.5 | -0.9 | 0.18 |
| 2022-10-31 | 75 | 58 | 66.5 | 7.5 | 0.23 |
| Addition | 2288 | 1582 | – | – | |
| Average | 73.8 | 51.0 | 62.4 | -23 | |
| Normal | 74.4 | 54.9 | 64.7 | – |
| Climate averages for October 2022 | |||
| weather site | October Temperature (°F) | Average temperature | Departure from normality |
| Athens | 60.7 | 63.5 | -2.8 |
| atlanta | 62.4 | 64.7 | -23 |
| Colon | 64.2 | 67.6 | -3.4 |
| macon | 62.8 | 66.0 | -3.2 |
| cartersville | 59.3 | 61.6 | -23 |
| 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 |
| peach tree city | 60.8 | 63.6 | -2.8 |
| Rome | 59.8 | 62.3 | -2.5 |
| Climate Statistics for Temperature October 2022 | ||||
| weather site | Maximum temperature | Date T max. | Minimum temperature | Date T min. |
| Athens | 86 | 10/7 | 32 | 10/20 |
| atlanta | 84 | 10/7 | 36 | 10/19 |
| Colon | 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 | 3. 4 | 10/19 |
| peach tree city | 85 | 10/7 | 29 | 10/20 |
| Rome | 84 | 10/7 | 28 | 10/20 |
*Indicates a daily record was set
| Climate Statistics of Rainfall October 2022 | |||
| weather site | Total Precipitation | Average Precipitation | DFN (Output of Normal) |
| Athens | 1.30 | 3.70 | -2.40 |
| atlanta | 1.71 | 3.28 | -1.57 |
| Colon | 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 Airport | 1.64 | 3.26 | -1.62 |
| Gainesville | 0.73 | 3.85 | -3.12 |
| peach tree city | 1.82 | 3.37 | -1.55 |
| Rome | 2.66 | 3.75 | -1.09 |
| Climate Statistics of Rainfall October 2022 | ||||
| weather site | Maximum daily precipitation (in inches) | Maximum date of P | ||
| Athens | 0.73 | 10/12 | ||
| atlanta | 1.11 | 10/12 | ||
| Colon | 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 | ||
| peach tree city | 1.26 | 10/12 | ||
| Rome | 1.25 | 10/12 |
*Indicates a daily record was set
| October 2022 Monthly Ranking | ||||
| weather site | temperatures | Precipitation | ||
| Athens | 18 coolest | 18th driest | ||
| atlanta | 36th coolest | 34º driest | ||
| Colon | 20th coolest | 39th driest | ||
| macon | 13th coolest | 18th driest |
For much more information about the climate of our area, visit the NWS Weather FAQ for the Atlanta area.
What does the National Weather Service do?
The National Weather Service (NWS) is 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 improvement of the national economy.
“These services include forecasts and observations, warnings, impact-based decision support services, and education in an effort to build a climate-ready nation. The ultimate goal is to have a society that is prepared and responsive to weather, water, and climate events.”
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