Decatur, Georgia Weather
Decatur, Georgia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Decatur, DeKalb County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Decatur. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Decatur is published on the DeKalb Peachtree Airport (KPDK) page, 11 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Decatur have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Decatur: Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL) 20 km · Fulton County Airport Brown Field (KFTY) 21 km · Dobbins Air Reserve Base (KMGE) 26 km · Atlanta Speedway Airport (KHMP) 43 km · Peachtree City Falcon Field (KFFC) 53 km
Conditions reported at KPDK describe the airfield itself. Weather 11 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Decatur specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, a city that wears its history with a quiet grace, unfolds across the rolling Piedmont terrain where the Chattahoochee River's influence, though distant, subtly shapes the land. It lies 5.6 miles east-north-east of Atlanta, GA (from Atlanta, GA: bearing 71°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-west of Stonecrest. The air here, particularly in the humid embrace of summer afternoons, carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the verdant surroundings. Streets lined with mature oaks, their branches interlacing to form natural canopies, provide dappled shade that dances across sidewalks and historic homes alike. The landscape is a gentle undulation, a series of rises and dips that suggest the slow, persistent work of water and time, giving the city a grounded, organic feel, as if it grew from the very soil rather than being imposed upon it. The story of Decatur is deeply entwined with the early days of Georgia's westward expansion, a place that once served as a vital stop for travelers and a hub for the surrounding agricultural lands. Its economy, once reliant on cotton and timber, has transformed over the decades, now finding its pulse in a vibrant mix of education, healthcare, and a burgeoning creative sector, with Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention casting long shadows of influence. This evolution has brought a dynamic energy to Decatur, attracting a diverse population that contributes to its eclectic character, evident in the independent bookstores, artisanal shops, and the lively farmers market that spills onto the square each week. The city's commitment to preserving its past is visible in its well-maintained historic districts, where Victorian and Craftsman homes stand as silent witnesses to generations of life lived under the Georgia sun.
Live animated radar for Decatur and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia |
| Coordinates | 33.774828°N, 84.296312°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 30030, 30031, 30032, 30033, 30034 |
| Area Code | 404, 470, 678 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Decatur, Georgia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Decatur, Georgia, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Decatur includes coordinates 33.774828°N, 84.296312°W, situated in DeKalb County. ZIP code 30030, 30031, 30032, 30033, 30034. Telephone area code: 404, 470, 678. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
