Atlanta Braces for a Soaking Wednesday as 42 mm Falls in a Day

Atlanta is heading for heavy rain on Wednesday 4 November, when about 42.3 mm is expected to fall in a single day. The days before are quiet, and rain eases but does not vanish on Thursday 5 November.

Atlanta weather day by day

Monday 2 November: dry and cloudy

The week begins calmly. Skies are cloudy, no rain is expected, and the high reaches 22°C (72°F). Winds are up to 18 km/h, so it is a good day to get outdoor jobs done before the weather turns.

Tuesday 3 November: light showers

Tuesday brings light showers, but only about 0.3 mm, so many places will barely get wet. It is mild, with a high of 23°C (73°F) and a low of 14°C (57°F). Think of it as the calm before the wet spell.

Wednesday 4 November: the wettest day

This is the day to plan around. Heavy rain is forecast, with about 42.3 mm, which is almost all of the 42.6 mm expected across the three days. Temperatures hold steady, with a high of 21°C (70°F) and a low of 18°C (64°F), so it will feel mild and damp rather than cold. Winds reach up to 19 km/h, so the story is the rain itself, not the wind. No thunderstorms are forecast.

Thursday 5 November: easing, but still wet

Rain continues on Thursday but at a much lower level, around 8.1 mm. Winds ease to about 10 km/h and the high is 23°C (73°F). It should feel a lot calmer than Wednesday, though roads and ground will still be wet from the day before.

How much rain falls around Atlanta?

The heaviest three-day rain is in the city itself, with 42.6 mm. Places about 30 km north and about 30 km south are close behind, with 42.4 mm and 41.1 mm. To the west, about 30 km away, the total is lower at 35.1 mm. The east is much drier, with about 18.2 mm over the same three days. So the wettest conditions are focused on the city and the areas north and south of it.

What Atlanta’s heavy rain means for you

Because almost all the rain arrives in one day, Wednesday is the day when plans are most likely to be disrupted. Some sensible steps:

• Allow extra time for travel on Wednesday, and take more care driving in heavy rain, when visibility is poor and roads are slippery.
• Move outdoor plans, errands or exercise to Monday or Tuesday if you can.
• Clear leaves and debris from drains and gutters near your home before the rain starts.
• Carry a proper waterproof and shoes that cope with puddles.
• Check your route before you leave, especially if you travel to the north or south of the city, where totals are similar to the city.

When does the rain ease?

The improvement begins on Thursday 5 November, when the amount of rain drops sharply and winds fall lighter. It will still be a wet day, so keep the umbrella handy and expect damp conditions to linger. Daytime temperatures stay mild throughout, between 21°C (70°F) and 23°C (73°F), so the main challenge is water on the ground, not the cold.

In short: use Monday and Tuesday to prepare, treat Wednesday as the day to stay flexible, and expect gradual relief on Thursday.

Day by day

Forecast retrieved 2 November 2026, 14:01 UTC for Atlanta and four points about 30 km around it. Days are local time (America/New_York).