Atlanta Weather Forecast
Atlanta weather: 69°F, fog. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Atlanta?
No - rain is unlikely in Atlanta today.
A 19% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,2 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sun.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (0,2 in against a typical 0,3 in).
16-day forecast for Atlanta
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 67° | 19% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 78° / 62° | 0% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 62° | 0% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 66° | 0% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 67° | 3% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 63° | 38% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 62° | 52% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 62° | 35% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light showers | 70° / 65° | 25% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 67° | 16% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 69° | 14% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 50° | 29% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌦️ Light showers | 56° / 50° | 24% · 0,4 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 48° | 20% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | ☀️ Clear sky | 71° / 50° | 14% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 20 | ☀️ Clear sky | 71° / 53° | 10% | 7 mph | 5 |
What this means for Atlanta
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 74°F is in line with the 74°F typical for this month.
A 19% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 72°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Atlanta?
Atlanta is a city in Georgia (US). Its coordinates are 33.749, -84.388. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Atlanta right now?
It is currently 69°F (20°C) with fog. Humidity is 100% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Atlanta?
September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Atlanta, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Atlanta in?
Atlanta observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 9:00 AM.
How many people live in Atlanta?
Atlanta has a population of approximately 500.000.
What is the nearest airport to Atlanta?
The closest airports are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 8 mi away and Nashville International Airport (BNA), 209 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Atlanta?
Popular options include Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Chimney Rock State Park, Congaree National Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park and Hunting Island State Park.
What places are in Atlanta?
Atlanta covers 1 places in this atlas, including Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
