Robert Mark "Rob" Marciano, a seasoned broadcast meteorologist, joined ABC News in 2014, succeeding the network's then-senior meteorologist, Sam Champion. Marciano holds the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) designation from the American Meteorological Society and currently serves as ABC’s Senior Meteorologist, contributing to shows such as “Good Morning America” and other ABC News programming.
Before rejoining hard news and weather, Marciano made a notable shift from entertainment back to meteorology. He had worked as a co-anchor for “Entertainment Tonight” for 20 months, covering numerous red carpet events and celebrity stories. Despite his entertainment industry detour, he remained closely associated with meteorology, and his return to the field was welcomed by longtime weather enthusiasts and colleagues alike.
Marciano is widely acknowledged as one of the leading television meteorologists in the country, backed by nearly two decades of experience in weather forecasting and reporting. He served as chief meteorologist at KPLC-TV in Lake Charles, Louisiana (1994–1997), and later at KATU-TV in Portland, Oregon (1997–2003). He also contributed to weather coverage at 750 KXL News Radio based in Portland.
Marciano’s reporting has earned critical acclaim, especially for his coverage of natural disasters. Notably, he was part of the CNN weather team honored with a Peabody Award for their reporting on Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill.
Born on June 25, 1968, in Glenville, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Marciano earned a degree in meteorology from Cornell University. He holds the American Meteorological Society's Seal of Approval, a mark of professional excellence in broadcast meteorology.
Standing at 5 feet 10 inches tall, Rob Marciano is of mixed Italian and German heritage. He is often recognized for his athletic build and distinct facial features. His on-air presence has contributed to his popularity as both a scientist and a media personality. He has occasionally appeared in fashion features, including a shirtless spread in VMan magazine, showing a lighter and more charismatic side of his persona.
Marciano has been married to his longtime partner since 2010, and the couple has a daughter named Madelynn, born in 2012. The family resides in Ocean Park. Marciano is known to keep his personal life relatively private, choosing to focus on his professional commitments and family.
Before launching his career in meteorology, Marciano briefly worked at a brokerage firm. His fascination with weather began during the Blizzard of 1998, which inspired him to pursue meteorology from an early age. Described by colleagues as humorous and passionate, he openly embraces his identity as a “weather nerd.”
Marciano is an extroverted individual with varied interests. He is an avid American football fan and enjoys engaging in outdoor sports and adventurous activities. He encourages living life fully and exploring a broad range of experiences outside of professional work.
Rob Marciano maintains an active presence on social media, where fans can connect with him and follow his updates on weather events and personal insights. His platforms include:
His Twitter bio reads: “ABC News Senior Meteorologist – CBM. Dad, husband, science guy, sports fan, and outdoor enthusiast.”
| Birth Date: | 25 Jun, 1968 |
| Age: | 51 yrs |
| Occupations: | Journalist Meteorologist Weather presenter |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Glenville |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American meteorologist, television personality |
| Twitter Id: | RobMarciano |
| Net Worth 2021: | 2 million |
