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Brasstown Bald

#25
4784 ft (1458 m) Blue Ridge Mountains
Brasstown Bald

About Brasstown Bald

Brasstown Bald is Georgia's highest point at 4,784 feet, located in the Chattahoochee National Forest. The summit features a visitor center and observation deck accessible by a paved trail or shuttle. On clear days, views extend to four states and include the Atlanta skyline.

History

The name comes from the Cherokee word 'Itse-yi' meaning 'green place,' but early settlers mistranslated it as 'brass town.' The mountain provides some of the best views in the Southeast and has been a popular destination since the early 1900s.

Weather Forecast

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Current Conditions

41°F

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Feels like 38°F

Good Hiking Conditions

Weather conditions appear favorable for hiking.

Average 48°F
High 54°F
Low 41°F
Wind Up to 11 mph
Humidity 71%
Sunrise 12:03 PM
Sunset 11:31 PM
3 PM
overcast clouds
41°F
Feels: 38°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 75% 6.2 miles
6 PM
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49°F
Feels: 46°F 7 mph (Gusts: 11) 71% 6.2 miles
9 PM
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54°F
Feels: 52°F 11 mph (Gusts: 15) 67% 6.2 miles
Average 41°F
High 47°F
Low 36°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 90%
Sunrise 12:03 PM
Sunset 11:31 PM
12 AM
overcast clouds
47°F
Feels: 44°F 6 mph (Gusts: 15) 82% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
36°F
Feels: 33°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 95% 6.2 miles
6 AM
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38°F
Feels: 34°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 91% 6.2 miles
9 AM
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38°F
Feels: 35°F 4 mph (Gusts: 8) 90% 6.2 miles
12 PM
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39°F
Feels: 36°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 94% 6.2 miles
3 PM
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41°F
Feels: 39°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 92% 6.2 miles
6 PM
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43°F
Feels: 41°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 93% 3.3 miles
9 PM
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47°F
Feels: 44°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 84% 6.2 miles
Average 48°F
High 60°F
Low 41°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 82%
Sunrise 12:03 PM
Sunset 11:31 PM
12 AM
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43°F
Feels: 41°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 91% 6.2 miles
3 AM
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43°F
Feels: 41°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 91% 6.2 miles
6 AM
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41°F
Feels: 39°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 95% 6.2 miles
9 AM
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41°F
Feels: 41°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 93% 6.2 miles
12 PM
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41°F
Feels: 41°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 94% 6.2 miles
3 PM
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54°F
Feels: 52°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 71% 6.2 miles
6 PM
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60°F
Feels: 59°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 58% 6.2 miles
9 PM
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60°F
Feels: 59°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 59% 6.2 miles
Average 51°F
High 61°F
Low 44°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 86%
Sunrise 12:03 PM
Sunset 11:31 PM
0.03 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
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50°F
Feels: 49°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 86% 6.2 miles
3 AM
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48°F
Feels: 46°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 91% 6.2 miles
6 AM
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46°F
Feels: 45°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 94% 6.2 miles
9 AM
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45°F
Feels: 43°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 95% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
44°F
Feels: 43°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 96% 6.2 miles
3 PM
overcast clouds
50°F
Feels: 49°F 4 mph (Gusts: 8) 93% 6.2 miles
6 PM
light rain
60°F
Feels: 59°F 8 mph (Gusts: 19) 66% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
9 PM
light rain
61°F
Feels: 60°F 8 mph (Gusts: 17) 68% 6.2 miles 0.02 inches
Average 56°F
High 66°F
Low 48°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 79%
Sunrise 12:03 PM
Sunset 11:31 PM
0.03 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
53°F
Feels: 52°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 81% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
3 AM
broken clouds
52°F
Feels: 51°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 85% 6.2 miles
6 AM
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52°F
Feels: 51°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 89% 6.2 miles
9 AM
light rain
50°F
Feels: 50°F 0 mph (Gusts: 1) 93% 6.2 miles 0.00 inches
12 PM
scattered clouds
48°F
Feels: 48°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 95% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
60°F
Feels: 59°F 4 mph (Gusts: 10) 74% 6.2 miles
6 PM
light rain
66°F
Feels: 64°F 8 mph (Gusts: 13) 56% 6.2 miles 0.00 inches
9 PM
light rain
64°F
Feels: 62°F 5 mph (Gusts: 11) 59% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
Average 52°F
High 56°F
Low 49°F
Wind Up to 4 mph
Humidity 92%
Sunrise 12:03 PM
Sunset 11:31 PM
0.01 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
56°F
Feels: 55°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 84% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
3 AM
clear sky
52°F
Feels: 51°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 91% 6.2 miles
6 AM
few clouds
51°F
Feels: 50°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 93% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
50°F
Feels: 49°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 94% 6.2 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
49°F
Feels: 48°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 97% 6.2 miles

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