Athens, AL weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Athens now

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Athens weather by the hour

Athens weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Athens.

This week in Athens

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Athens

What is the weather usually like in Athens?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

28°45°62°78°95°51°33°Jan56°36°Feb64°43°Mar73°51°Apr80°60°May87°68°Jun90°72°Jul89°71°Aug85°64°Sep74°52°Oct63°42°Nov54°36°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.5"Jan5.4"Feb5.6"Mar5.4"Apr4.9"May4.8"Jun4.9"Jul3.9"Aug3.8"Sep4.0"Oct4.6"Nov6.3"Dec

Best time to visit Athens: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ATHENS, AL US (USC00010390), adjusted for the elevation of Athens.

Athens weather month by month

January
51° 33°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
February
56° 36°F
5.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
March
64° 43°F
5.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
April
73° 51°F
5.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
80° 60°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
87° 68°F
4.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
90° 72°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
89° 71°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
85° 64°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
74° 52°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
63° 42°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
54° 36°F
6.3 in of rain · 8 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Athens through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:53 AM5:01 PM10 h 8 min
February6:31 AM5:32 PM11 h 0 min
March6:56 AM6:56 PM12 h 0 min
April6:14 AM7:21 PM13 h 7 min
May5:43 AM7:45 PM14 h 2 min
June5:32 AM8:04 PM14 h 31 min
July5:44 AM8:03 PM14 h 18 min
August6:07 AM7:37 PM13 h 30 min
September6:29 AM6:56 PM12 h 26 min
October6:52 AM6:14 PM11 h 22 min
November6:20 AM4:44 PM10 h 23 min
December6:46 AM4:39 PM9 h 53 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Athens?

Athens has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).

It gets about 59.1 inches (1,500 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Athens is April–May and September–October. At 797 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Athens

What is the hottest month in Athens?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Athens?

January, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Athens?

About 59.1 inches (1,500 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Athens?

Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Athens?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Athens have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Athens in November?

Highs average 63°F and lows 42°F, with about 4.6 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Athens?

Around 6:20 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:44 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Athens weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Athens.

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