Decatur, Georgia Weather
Decatur, Georgia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Decatur, DeKalb County.
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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.
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| 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 | July 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, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.
