Atlanta, December 25, 2025
News Summary
Atlanta is set to experience an unusually warm Christmas Day with temperatures soaring between 72 to 74 degrees. This Christmas could rank among the top 10 warmest on record for the city. Morning lows in North Georgia will remain mild, while a cold front expected to arrive after Christmas will bring temperatures down into the 50s. Residents are advised to enjoy the spring-like weather while it lasts, as colder conditions are on the horizon.
Atlanta is set to experience an unusually warm Christmas Day this year, with high temperatures expected to soar between 72 to 74 degrees. This Christmas is predicted to rank among the top 10 warmest on record for the city. In addition, temperatures in the North Georgia mountains are forecasted to reach the 60s.
Morning lows across North Georgia will remain mild, generally settling in around the mid-50s. Despite a weak weather disturbance that may bring some isolated light showers to various parts of the state early on Sunday, no significant rainfall is anticipated. Christmas Eve is expected to be similarly warm, reaching around 72 degrees and would be just shy of the record high of 73 degrees set in 2016. As evening descends, temperatures are expected to cool down to a low of approximately 55 degrees under mostly cloudy skies, with patchy fog possibly forming due to low-level moisture but expected to dissipate by 10 AM.
The warm air dominating the area is being drawn in from the Gulf as a subtropical ridge strengthens. However, following the festive day, residents should brace for a cool change. A cold front will sweep in on Monday, causing temperatures to plummet to the 50s by the afternoon. The week will start mild but will transition into a colder phase with temperatures dropping into the 40s and 20s by Tuesday night.
Over the past decade, Christmas Days in Atlanta have generally remained below 70 degrees, with the exception of 2021 when the temperature reached a high of 69 degrees. The warmest Christmas on record for the city occurred in 2015 when the temperature hit 75 degrees, whereas Christmas Day 2016 also recorded a high of 74 degrees, just one degree shy of the record. In stark contrast, the coldest Christmas Day recorded in Atlanta was 0 degrees back in 1983, followed closely by 13 degrees in 1985 and 16 degrees in 1966. Due to these weather patterns, much of Georgia will experience conditions that feel more akin to early spring rather than late December.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it rain on Christmas Day in Atlanta?
A weak weather disturbance may bring isolated light showers to some parts of Georgia early Sunday, but no significant rainfall is expected.
What will the temperatures be like on Christmas Day?
The highs for Christmas Day in Atlanta are forecasted to be between 72 to 74 degrees, with morning lows in North Georgia remaining in the mid-50s.
What is the warmest Christmas on record for Atlanta?
The warmest Christmas on record for Atlanta was 75 degrees in 2015, with Christmas Day 2016 reaching 74 degrees just one degree shy of that record.
How cold will it get after Christmas?
Following Christmas, a cold front will arrive on Monday, marking a significant temperature drop to the 50s by afternoon. The week will shift to a chillier phase as temperatures plummet into the 40s and 20s by Tuesday night.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Christmas Day Temperature | 72 to 74 degrees |
| North Georgia Mountain Temperature | 60s |
| Christmas Eve Temperature | Around 72 degrees |
| Expected Cold Front Arrival | Monday |
| Mild Lows | Mid-50s for mornings |
| Warmest Christmas on Record | 75 degrees in 2015 |
| Coldest Christmas on Record | 0 degrees in 1983 |
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Additional Resources
- Atlanta News First
- Wikipedia: Climate of Atlanta
- Fox 5 Atlanta
- Google Search: Atlanta weather record warmth Christmas
- Hoodline
- Google Scholar: Atlanta weather Christmas
- 11 Alive
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Atlanta weather
- CBS News
- Google News: Georgia Christmas weather
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