Candler-McAfee, GA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Candler-McAfee, a community in Dekalb County, Georgia.
Today
88°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 83 in the afternoon. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Candler-McAfee
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 88°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph E | 66% |
| Tonight | 70°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 0 to 5 mph E | 55% |
| Wednesday | 88°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 0 to 5 mph SE | 71% |
| Wednesday Night | 71°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph S | 36% |
| Thursday | 90°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 0 to 5 mph S | 63% |
| Thursday Night | 72°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 0 to 5 mph SE | 63% |
| Friday | 90°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph SE | 34% |
| Friday Night | 72°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph SE | 34% |
| Saturday | 90°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph SE | 40% |
| Saturday Night | 72°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 mph | 40% |
| Sunday | 91°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph SE | 46% |
| Sunday Night | 73°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 mph | 46% |
| Monday | 91°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph W | 40% |
| Monday Night | 73°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph W | 40% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Candler-McAfee (33.726, -84.271). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Candler-McAfee
Last spring frost
Mar 25
First fall frost
Nov 9
Growing season
228 days
Hardiness zone
8a
More local growing data for Candler-McAfee: nearby ZIP 30032 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Georgia frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Atlanta Peachtree Ap, Ga (9.5 mi from Candler-McAfee). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.