Georgia Christmas Weather Forecast Isn’t Very Festive

Christmas is coming up quickly, and the Georgia Christmas weather forecast is getting clearer now that we're coming closer to the holiday. It's hard to believe, but the weather experts at the Farmer's Almanac released their annual prediction for what Christmas will look like across America months ago. They like to plan ahead. But, now we can look at not just that forecast but also the 10-day prediction to see what kind of weather we'll likely get on Christmas Day. Now is the perfect time to look ahead and plan accordingly for your holiday travels, and knowing the weather is always a big part of that.

According to the weather experts and meteorologists at Weather.com, much of Georgia is expected to get rain on Christmas morning. That's not very Christmassy, but at least right now, it appears to just be early in the day. Temperature wise, the high is looking to be around 55 and the low around 45.

Now, let's look at that Farmer's Almanac Christmas prediction. Christmas falls on Wednesday, December 25, this year, and the Farmer's Almanac forecast runs from Christmas Eve, December 24, until Wednesday, December 27, 2024. For Georgia, the Farmer's Almanac predicts "Scattered showers." Looking at the Christmas travel map, Georgia is also marked for "cold and chilly" weather. As for the rest of the U.S., they note that "most of the U.S. has average to above-average temperatures, so many people are looking at a mild month," but "the exception is the eastern Carolinas through Florida and Alaska, which will be below normal."

In general for the country, they state that December precipitation will be above normal in parts of the Great Lakes, Tennessee Valley, Texas–Oklahoma, and the northern Pacific Northwest. Everywhere else, precipitation is expected to be "near to below normal."

If you're wondering how accurate the latest Christmas weather forecast can be, it's pretty good, based on the science of predicting the weather. "A seven-day forecast can accurately predict the weather about 80 percent of the time and a five-day forecast can accurately predict the weather approximately 90% of the time. However, a 10-day—or longer—forecast is only right about half the time,” notes SciJinks. They also explain that "since we can't collect data from the future, models have to use estimates and assumptions to predict future weather." So, being roughly a week and some change away from Christmas, these forecasts have about a 90% chance of accurately predicting what will happen when Santa arrives.

A new relationship can be exciting. The possibilities are all ahead, and things seem perfect, at least for a while. This is the "honeymoon phase," where you don't see (or you ignore) all the little annoying things in your partner and feel totally infatuated. If you're lucky, that feeling lasts forever. Well, the holidays can be a difficult time for dating. So, what are some holiday dating do's and don'ts?

It really seems like people are more apt to want to get into a relationship during the holidays. It makes sense. Much of America gets cold during the holiday months, and cuddling with a significant other while watching movies and drinking hot cocoa or an adult beverage is a fun holiday activity. Also, the holidays are the time of year when you're most likely to see family and friends. If they're all hooked up with significant others, you might feel pressure to find someone, too.

Before we get into the light-hearted do's and don'ts, one serious don't is hooking up with the wrong person just to feel like you have someone during the holidays. Sure, you might feel lonely at the annual family gathering if everyone else has a date, but it's not worth dating someone who is totally wrong for you just to have arm candy at Christmas dinner. This really holds true all year, as often times, events pop up where you might think, "Hey, I would love a date for this." But, if it's the wrong person, just don't do it. You'll save yourself a lot of heartache in the end.

So, what are some holiday dating do's and don'ts? Read on for a festive list. These are especially true if you're in a new relationships, because the holidays can be brutal for new love. But, the holidays can also be beautiful for a budding romance. Reach out to us with your holiday dating stories, too.

If you're started dating someone you really like, it might be temping to bring them to Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. But, that could also freak them out. I remember going out with someone just once and getting invited to a holiday dinner. It made me a little uncomfortable, because even if I liked that person, it seemed like a big jump. So, if you do want to invite that new love to a holiday family event, make sure to talk it over with them and give them the option to say no.

If you're in a newer relationship, resist the temptation to buy your new love too much for Christmas. "Oh, he's a Packers fan! I'm going to buy all the Packers gear I can find!" Just don't do it. It's okay to give gifts, but keep it small if you haven't been together long, or you might look insane.

If you're in a new relationship, you should get something for your new partner during the holidays. But, as mentioned above, don't overdo it. A small, meaningful gift will likely be welcomed during the holidays and not scare your new love away.

Maybe you're used to seeing your new love a few times a week. What if that's just once a week, or less, during the holidays? Don't freak out or start crying or anything. The holidays are a busy time for all, and that means schedules change.

You might get invited to some fun holiday parties or work parties by your new love, and you might want to invite them to yours. That's fine and much less pressure than a family event. But, be on good behavior. Don't try to be the life of the party or anything, as you might mortify your date. Sometimes, people like to overdo it in the early stages and try to really impress, but you really just need to be yourself when meeting new friends and chill out a bit.