Now that it's September, we are just weeks away from the official start of fall, and it can't come soon enough for many Georgians. The heat has been a long-running headache on electricity bills and quality of life overall.
When will it cool down in Georgia?
The Weather Channel and AccuWeather have monthly weather forecasts that give some indication a reprieve is on the horizon. Some parts of Georgia, like Savannah and Atlanta, will see high temperatures start to break below 90 degrees over the next two weeks.
But, starting in the third week of September, the forecasts show high temps throughout most of Georgia are expected to stay below 90 from now on. Low temperatures could fall all the way down to 60 by the end of the month.
More northern parts are expected to get colder sooner,
with high temps staying below 90 by next week and low temps reaching the 50's in two weeks.
What does the Old Farmer's Almanac say about Georgia's fall?
On Aug. 13, the Old Farmer's Almanac released its national fall 2026 forecast. It said Georgia will largely be dry, with the southern parts of the southeast receiving up to four inches less-than-normal rainfall.
The southeast's September and October temperatures are expected to drop one degree below the norm. Most of Georgia will experience a cool fall except for the western-most edge where it will be warmer.
What does the Farmers' Almanac predict for fall in Georgia?
Recently, the Farmers' Almanac released its own national fall forecast. The season will reportedly be a "warm, stormy" one for Georgia and the rest of the southeast.
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What does the National Weather Service predict for fall in Georgia?
The National Weather Service released updated seasonal outlooks on Aug. 20 with temperatures in Georgia leaning 33-40% above normal for most of the state, except the northernmost area where temps are looking standard.
As for rain, nearly all of Georgia can expect at least a 33% chance of above-normal precipitation, except a chunk of the southeast where it's a 40-50% chance. The only area of the Peach State with a normal amount forecasted is in the very tip of the southwest corner.
Georgia live weather radar
For now, here's a radar powered by the National Weather Service so you can keep an eye on Georgia's current conditions:
Is September fall?
While September is generally considered an autumnal month, the official start of the season is marked by the fall equinox, which falls this year on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 8:05 p.m.
Best places to see fall foliage
Last month, Travel + Leisure highlighted its 14 favorite autumn road trips, including Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway in the north Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains. Georgia State Parks also has a list of the most popular spots to see fall colors:
- Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville
- Black Rock Mountain State Park in Mountain City
- Cloudland Canyon State Park in Rising Fawn
- F.D. Roosevelt State Park in Pine Mountain
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- Fort Mountain State Park in Chatsworth
- Moccasin Creek State Park in Clarkesville
- Smithgall Woods State Park in Helen
- Tallulah Gorge State Park in Tallulah Falls
- Unicoi State Park in Helen
- Vogel State Park in Blairsville
Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: When will it start cooling down in Georgia? Weather forecasts say soon
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