Atlanta, October 3, 2025
News Summary
Atlanta is set for mild weather this weekend, with temperatures reaching highs of 81 degrees. A chance of rain increases significantly next week, starting Monday with a 40% chance. Residents should enjoy the partially sunny weekend before cooler temperatures and moisture return, marking a shift from a particularly dry September. Sunday night carries a modest chance of showers as the region prepares for autumn conditions.
Atlanta
The weather in Atlanta is forecasted to remain mild over the weekend, with increasing rain chances moving into next week. As an area of low pressure near Florida moves moisture into north Georgia, residents can expect a slight chance of showers along with cooler temperatures, especially in higher elevations.
Temperatures are predicted to dip into the 50s overnight for most of metro Atlanta tonight, while areas at higher elevations may experience lows in the upper 40s. Tomorrow’s (Saturday’s) forecast indicates partly sunny skies with high temperatures nearing 81 degrees and nighttime lows around 64 degrees. For Sunday, mostly cloudy skies are expected with a high of 79 degrees and an easterly wind gusting up to 25 mph. A modest 20% chance of precipitation is also forecasted for Sunday night.
Moving into next week, rain chances are set to increase significantly. On Monday, the chance of rain escalates to 40%, with Tuesday seeing a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, maintaining a high near 79 degrees. By Wednesday, the rain chances will remain at 20% for showers and thunderstorms, though high temperatures could reach 81 degrees. The forecast for Wednesday night predicts a mere 10% chance of rain, giving way to partly sunny conditions on Thursday with high temperatures around 75 degrees.
This September has been particularly dry for Atlanta, on track to be one of the driest months on record, with only 1 inch of rain recorded so far. As October approaches, residents can look forward to unseasonably cooler air as the weather pattern begins to shift.
Current Weather Highlights:
- Today: Sunny with a high near 79 degrees, easterly winds at 10 mph.
- Tonight: Low around 59 degrees with east winds and gusts up to 15 mph.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 81 degrees, low around 64 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high of 79 degrees, easterly winds gusting up to 25 mph, 20% chance of showers.
- Monday: Rain chances increase to 40%.
- Tuesday: 30% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, high near 79 degrees.
- Wednesday: 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms, high around 81 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny with a temperature high of 75 degrees.
Conclusion
The weather conditions this week indicate a transition toward increased moisture and cooler temperatures for Atlanta. Residents should prepare for a shift from the dry conditions of September as rain chances return next week.
FAQs
What are the weather predictions for Atlanta this weekend?
Temperatures for most of metro Atlanta will dip into the 50s overnight, with partly sunny skies on Saturday, highs touching 81 degrees, and nighttime lows around 64 degrees.
What is the chance of rain on Sunday?
A modest 20% chance of precipitation is forecasted for Sunday night.
How dry has September been in Atlanta?
This September is on track to be one of the driest on record for Atlanta, with only 1 inch of rain received so far.
Weather Data Summary:
| Date | Conditions | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Rain Chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Sunny | 79 | 59 | 0% |
| Saturday | Partly Sunny | 81 | 64 | 0% |
| Sunday | Mostly Cloudy | 79 | – | 20% |
| Monday | – | – | – | 40% |
| Tuesday | Afternoon Showers/Thunderstorms | 79 | – | 30% |
| Wednesday | Showers/Thunderstorms | 81 | – | 20% |
| Thursday | Partly Sunny | 75 | – | 0% |
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Additional Resources
- Atlanta News First: First Alert Forecast
- Wikipedia: Atlanta
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- Google Search: Atlanta Weather
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Atlanta
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- Google News: Atlanta Weather
- WSB TV: Rain Chances Update
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