Athens, CA
Unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, California
Athens is a small unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, California. It is 1.3 miles SE of West Rancho Dominguez, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 90061.
Athens at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Los Angeles County
- ZIP code
- 90061
- Nearest town
- West Rancho Dominguez (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 33.9200, -118.2803
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?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 79°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 49°F average low
- 11.8 inprecipitation per year · 299 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Athens: July to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HAWTHORNE MUNI AP, CA US (USW00003167), adjusted for the elevation of Athens.
Athens weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Athens through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| February | 6:35 AM | 5:38 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 6:49 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Athens?
Athens has a hot semi-arid climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 49°F (9°C).
It gets about 11.8 inches (299 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Athens is July to October. 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.
Webcams near Athens
The closest live webcam is I-110 · El Segundo Blvd On-Ramp, 0.4 miles SW of Athens.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Athens.
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Map of Athens, CA
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Questions about Athens
Where is Athens, CA?
Athens is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, California, 1.3 miles SE of West Rancho Dominguez.
What county is Athens in?
Athens is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Athens, CA?
The ZIP code for Athens is 90061.
What is the nearest town to Athens?
West Rancho Dominguez, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Athens?
Yes. The closest is I-110 · El Segundo Blvd On-Ramp, 0.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Athens?
August, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Athens?
December, with an average low of 49°F (9°C).
How much does it rain in Athens?
About 11.8 inches (299 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Athens?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Athens?
July to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Athens have?
Hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh).
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