Rain, rain go away. This slogan is probably used pretty frequently amongst the residents of Atlanta, Georgia throughout the year. As a city that gets to experience all of the seasons, they are directly in the line of precipitation that moves throughout the country. While Georgia sits in the Southeastern part of the US, this means that temperatures remain pretty moderate throughout the Winter season. Temperatures rarely fall below freezing even in the coldest months. Without freezing temperatures, if precipitation is in the forecast it means less chances of snow and more chances of rain. Still, there are a good amount of sunny days per year in Atlanta ranging anywhere from 100-200.
When everything begins to bloom and come back to life in the Spring, thunderstorms are no stranger to Atlanta’s forefront. Almost 50% of precipitation during Atlanta’s warm season is in the form of a thunderstorm, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and inevitable damage. Thunderstorm season carries over into the Summer season, with about a 30% chance of rain on an average day-to-day basis.
Once Fall rolls around and temperatures begin to cool down, the rainfall levels decrease but do not totally cease. In fact, the chance of light rain heightens to almost 40% for the daily average, while the chance of moderate rain is a little over 20%. The higher chances of rain are based on any given portion of the day but not occupying the entire day.
What this means for those residing in Atlanta is that being prepared for rain, especially in your home, is pretty vital. A few things to consider are that thunderstorms have the potential to cause fallen trees, hail damage, tornadoes, lightning strikes, and leaking roofs. Water damage entering through the roof or the foundation will produce mold if it is not addressed as soon as possible. Taking precautionary measures to protect your home against damage is a great way to save yourself money and hardship in the future.