Atlanta GA, December 24, 2025
News Summary
Atlanta is set to experience unusually warm temperatures this Christmas, with highs in the low to mid-70s expected on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. This significant rise, 20 degrees above the average, may prompt residents to wear shorts instead of winter clothing. Record temperatures from previous years could be challenged as mild weather persists into the weekend. However, a major cold front is anticipated shortly after Christmas, leading to a drastic temperature drop and windy conditions through New Year’s Eve.
Atlanta is predicted to experience one of the warmest Christmas Days on record, with high temperatures expected to climb into the low to mid-70s on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. This significant increase of 20 degrees above the average high of 55 degrees typically observed this time of year has led to predictions that individuals might be wearing shorts instead of winter attire.
The forecast suggests that morning lows will start in the mid-50s, accompanied by more sunshine than in previous days. The extraordinary temperatures may not lend themselves to traditional holiday activities like sipping hot chocolate by the fire, but they do create favorable conditions for outdoor walks or hikes. Data indicates that today’s temperatures could challenge previous records, with a record of 73 degrees for Christmas Eve potentially within reach.
According to historical weather data, the previous record for warm Christmas Day weather in Atlanta was set at 75 degrees on December 25, 2015. The following year, Christmas Day 2016 recorded a temperature of 74 degrees, just one degree shy of tying that record. Over the last decade, Christmas Days have generally remained below 70 degrees, with the warmest day recorded in 2021 reaching a high of 69 degrees.
Temperature fluctuations have been notable in Atlanta, particularly with the coldest Christmas Day recorded in 1983, which featured a low of zero and a high limited to only 17 degrees. This warm spell is expected to extend through the coming weekend, with temperatures projected to remain in the mid-70s on both Saturday and Sunday. However, Monday has been designated as a First Alert Weather Day due to an anticipated major cold front, which is expected to drastically drop temperatures by 30 degrees. Windy conditions will follow, continuing through New Year’s Eve.
Individuals should also be aware that the warm temperatures may be accompanied by patchy fog overnight, particularly in areas to the west and north of Atlanta. Weather forecasts have indicated that a broad subtropical ridge is responsible for pulling warm Gulf air into the region, resulting in mostly dry and pleasant conditions. Similar instances of unseasonable warmth are expected to affect many cities in North and Central Georgia during the holiday week.
Weather Forecast Summary
| Date | High Temperature (°F) | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| December 24 (Christmas Eve) | Expected to challenge record of 73 | Mostly sunny |
| December 25 (Christmas Day) | Low to mid-70s, possibility of record warmth | Partly cloudy |
| December 30 (New Year’s Eve) | Expected drop of 30 degrees | Windy conditions |
FAQs
What temperatures are expected in Atlanta this Christmas?
High temperatures are expected to climb into the low to mid-70s on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
How much warmer is this Christmas compared to the average?
This forecast represents a significant increase of 20 degrees above the average high of 55 degrees normally expected for this time of year.
What is the previous record for Christmas Day temperature in Atlanta?
The previous record for warm Christmas Day weather in Atlanta was set at 75 degrees on December 25, 2015.
How are the weather conditions expected to change after Christmas?
Monday has been designated as a First Alert Weather Day due to an anticipated major cold front, with temperatures expected to drop by 30 degrees and windy conditions persisting through New Year’s Eve.
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Additional Resources
- Atlanta News First
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Weather in Atlanta
- Fox 5 Atlanta
- Google Search: Atlanta weather Christmas 2025
- AJC
- Online Athens
- WSB Radio
- Google News: Christmas weather in Georgia
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