Lakemont, Georgia Weather
Lakemont, Georgia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Lakemont, Rabun County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Lakemont. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Lakemont is published on the Toccoa Airport - R.G. Letourneau Field (KTOC) page, 24 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 Lakemont 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 Lakemont: Habersham County Airport (KAJR) 34 km · Macon County Airport (K1A5) 49 km · Oconee County Regional Airport (KCEU) 50 km · Blairsville Airport (KDZJ) 54 km · Franklin County Airport (K18A) 56 km
Conditions reported at KTOC describe the airfield itself. Weather 24 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Lakemont specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Lakemont.
About Lakemont, Georgia
Lakemont unfolds in a verdant embrace, where the ancient Appalachian Mountains fold and ripple into a landscape of deep, cool hollows and sun-drenched ridges. It lies 40.7 miles north-east of Gainesville, GA (from Gainesville, GA: bearing 35°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south of Clayton. The air here carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun and the damp earth after a passing shower, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. Towering hardwoods, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers toward the sky, dominate the slopes, their leafy canopies filtering the sunlight into shifting patterns on the forest floor. Streams, born from unseen springs high above, tumble and chatter over moss-covered rocks, their clear waters reflecting the emerald hues of ferns and the deep blues of the mountain sky. This is a place where the land itself seems to breathe, a slow, steady exhalation that shapes the very character of Lakemont. The story of Lakemont is intrinsically linked to the wild beauty of Rabun County, its economy long tied to the bounty of the forests and the fertile valleys. Once a region where logging roads snaked through the timber, and small farms clung to the mountainsides, the area has evolved, its pace of life now dictated more by the seasons and the quiet hum of tourism. The clear waters of Lake Rabun, a jewel reflecting the surrounding peaks, draw visitors seeking respite and recreation, their presence a gentle ripple on the established calm. Local artisans and craftspeople find inspiration in the natural world, their workshops often tucked into quiet corners, producing goods that speak of the land's enduring appeal. The legacy of those who first settled these mountains, their resilience and connection to the earth, still whispers through the rustling leaves and the murmur of the streams that give Lakemont its distinctive, enduring spirit.
Live animated radar for Lakemont 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 | Lakemont, Rabun County, Georgia |
| Coordinates | 34.782038°N, 83.416276°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 30552 |
| Area Code | 770, 678 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lakemont, Georgia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lakemont, 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 Lakemont includes coordinates 34.782038°N, 83.416276°W, situated in Rabun County. ZIP code 30552. Telephone area code: 770, 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.
