<p>Former Chicagoan, now in Atlanta since 1989.
- Atlanta Weather can be changeable but, in general, cool weather (one needs a jacket) does not hit Emory until November and leaves, in general after the end of Feb.
- The Dec/Jan/Feb weather is similar to November weather in Chicago. It rarely gets below 20, even at night. Normally, highs are 40s to low 50s/ lows in the 30s, maybe upper 20s, during Atlanta Winters. It snows, on average, every other year. The winters are chilly but not cold.<br>
- Yes, guys wear shorts most of the year. Even in Jan, the temps can get into the 60s for several days. </p>
<p>The best parts of Atlanta weather are spring and fall. The fall weather can be wonderful well into November but usually by Nov 15 it starts getting chilly. The spring can be absolutely spectacular (if you don’t suffer from allergies/hayfever). Once March begins, any chilly weather is generally over (60s); April and May are great. The winters are tolerable for any cold weather which is usually not too bad; (rarely, Atlanta can have several days of highs in the low 30s or even upper 20s but those days are short-lived).</p>
<p>Atlanta’s worst season-Summer. The summers are long, humid and hot. Day after day of 90s (like right now). But most students aren’t on campus then. The temps don’t start moderating until mid-September. So, the first few weeks of classes will be Africa-like hot. But everything is air conditioned.</p>