How Steamy Could Summer 2025 Be In GA? See New Forecast

ATLANTA, GA — Georgians may want to soon prepare for high temperatures and even higher electricity bills, according to an AccuWeather summer forecast released Wednesday.

The private weather company unveiled its summer predictions, which indicate much of the U.S. could be scorching with some states expected to feel more than 100 90-degree days. Droughts and fire risks may be of importance in most states.

Meteorological summer starts on June 1, which is also the first day of the Atlantic hurricane season.

“Make sure your air conditioners are ready for another hot summer across much of the country, especially the western and central U.S. We expect a summer with more extremes, including extreme heat waves, expanding drought and the potential for big wildfires and major hurricanes later in the summer,” AccuWeather Lead Long-Range Expert Paul Pastelok said in a news release.

“The only area we expect normal to below-historical-average temperatures this summer is across parts of the interior Northeast, interior mid-Atlantic and Tennessee Valley. Don’t be fooled, we’ll still have some hot and humid stretches in this region from time to time.”

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Georgia may experience what is traditionally dubbed as "a second summer" or "the real summer" as springtime in the Peach State is sometimes warmer than normal.

Temperatures in Georgia are anticipated to be around 1 or 2 degrees hotter than the historical average from June through August.

The number of 90-degree days statewide could be near the 30-year historical average of 48. AccuWeather reported 45-50 possible 90-degree days this year in Georgia, down from 72 in 2024.

Meteorologists warned the hot heat could drive electricity bills across the nation, including in Georgia, where the cooling demand in the southern half of the state is expected to be above normal from April-October.

“Soil moisture and drought are big factors contributing to the demand for cooling this summer," Pastelok said in the release. "We expect the middle of the country to dry out and bake in the summer heat. Higher air temperatures can enhance evaporation rates, which further reduces soil moisture. The hotter and drier it gets, the more families and businesses will depend on air conditioning."

Georgia may not have to worry about droughts, but fire risks may be of impact. The state will face moderate to high fire danger, according to the AccuWeather forecast.

If heat and increased electricity bills are not enough, AccuWeather forewarned of summer tropical storms in the U.S. Derechos, or storms that can release extreme winds, may be concerning.

Heavy storms may drench parts of central and northwest Georgia, while spotty strong storms could dampen the remainder of the state, AccuWeather forecasted.

A subtropical or tropical storm may form before the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, AccuWeather reported.

Forecasters predicted 13-18 named storms, with seven to 10 of them expected to become hurricanes. During the Atlantic hurricane season, three to six storms can directly affect the U.S., AccuWeather reported.

"Similar to last year, northern and eastern portions of the Gulf Coast and the Carolinas are at a higher-than-average risk of direct impacts this season," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said in the release. "Atlantic Canada and the northeastern Caribbean are also at an increased risk of direct impacts."