The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, April 17, 2025, with a high near 78 degrees.
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of the region due to high fire dangers that are likely in parts of Georgia this afternoon.
Current Conditions
Marietta, US
10:17 am,
Apr 19, 2025
scattered clouds
75 %
1025 mb
6 mph
Wind Gust:0 mph
Clouds:40%
Visibility:6 mi
Sunrise:7:01 am
Sunset:8:12 pm
Weather from OpenWeatherMap
Bonus for the more weather-curious among you … To read an article about interpreting a weather news report with some of the typical terminology defined, follow this link.
To read an article about interpreting a weather news report, with some of the typical terminology defined, follow this link.
What does the extended forecast have in store?
This forecast is centered on Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta.
Today
Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 10 percent.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
What was the climate like in the latest reporting period?
The NWS climate summary for metro Atlanta has now been updated with March 2025 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.”
To read more climate and climate change coverage published by the Cobb County Courier, please follow this link
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 | High | Low | Average | Deviation from norm | Precipitation |
| 2025-03-01 | 75 | 46 | 60.5 | 8.6 | 0 |
| 2025-03-02 | 57 | 36 | 46.5 | -5.7 | 0 |
| 2025-03-03 | 64 | 36 | 50 | -2.4 | 0 |
| 2025-03-04 | 72 | 44 | 58 | 5.3 | 0 |
| 2025-03-05 | 65 | 41 | 53 | 0.1 | 1.05 |
| 2025-03-06 | 56 | 37 | 46.5 | -6.7 | 0 |
| 2025-03-07 | 68 | 38 | 53 | -0.4 | 0 |
| 2025-03-08 | 76 | 56 | 66 | 12.3 | T |
| 2025-03-09 | 58 | 47 | 52.5 | -1.4 | 0.37 |
| 2025-03-10 | 55 | 45 | 50 | -4.2 | 0.56 |
| 2025-03-11 | 76 | 42 | 59 | 4.6 | 0 |
| 2025-03-12 | 76 | 48 | 62 | 7.4 | 0 |
| 2025-03-13 | 74 | 55 | 64.5 | 9.6 | 0 |
| 2025-03-14 | 75 | 55 | 65 | 9.9 | 0 |
| 2025-03-15 | 78 | 60 | 69 | 13.6 | 0.08 |
| 2025-03-16 | 74 | 49 | 61.5 | 5.9 | 0.44 |
| 2025-03-17 | 63 | 42 | 52.5 | -3.4 | 0 |
| 2025-03-18 | 77 | 42 | 59.5 | 3.4 | 0 |
| 2025-03-19 | 79 | 47 | 63 | 6.7 | 0 |
| 2025-03-20 | 67 | 42 | 54.5 | -2.1 | 0.02 |
| 2025-03-21 | 66 | 36 | 51 | -5.8 | 0 |
| 2025-03-22 | 74 | 45 | 59.5 | 2.4 | 0 |
| 2025-03-23 | 77 | 47 | 62 | 4.7 | 0 |
| 2025-03-24 | 66 | 53 | 59.5 | 2 | 0.14 |
| 2025-03-25 | 80 | 46 | 63 | 5.2 | 0 |
| 2025-03-26 | 75 | 51 | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025-03-27 | 75 | 50 | 62.5 | 4.2 | 0 |
| 2025-03-28 | 81 | 53 | 67 | 8.5 | 0 |
| 2025-03-29 | 74 | 63 | 68.5 | 9.8 | 0 |
| 2025-03-30 | 76 | 61 | 68.5 | 9.5 | 0.01 |
| 2025-03-31 | 70 | 59 | 64.5 | 5.3 | 0.34 |
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.”
