Athens, GA
Unincorporated community in Clarke County, Georgia
Athens is a small unincorporated community in Clarke County, Georgia. It is 5.5 miles E of Winterville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 30602.
Athens at a glance
- State
- Georgia
- County
- Clarke County
- ZIP code
- 30602
- Nearest town
- Winterville (5.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 33.9608, -83.3781
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
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 48.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,243 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
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 BEN EPPS AP, GA US (USW00013873), adjusted for the elevation of Athens.
Athens weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Athens through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 7:16 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 7:00 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 6:30 AM | 8:29 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| June | 6:20 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| July | 6:32 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| August | 6:54 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Athens?
Athens has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 48.9 inches (1,243 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is May.
The best time to visit Athens is April–May and September–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 Athens, 1.2 miles N of Athens.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Athens.
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Map of Athens, GA
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- Wonderland Estates2.0 mi NE
- Shoalsview2.2 mi SE
- Riverside subdivision2.3 mi SW
- Habersham Hills subdivision2.3 mi S
- Knottingham subdivision2.4 mi W
- Lexington Heights2.4 mi SE
- Rollingwood2.5 mi NW
- Adams subdivision2.5 mi SW
- Bedgood subdivision2.5 mi SW
- Woodland Hills subdivision2.5 mi S
- Davis Estates subdivision2.6 mi S
- Riverside Hills subdivision2.6 mi SW
Questions about Athens
Where is Athens, GA?
Athens is an unincorporated community in Clarke County, Georgia, 5.5 miles E of Winterville.
What county is Athens in?
Athens is in Clarke County, Georgia.
What is the ZIP code of Athens, GA?
The ZIP code for Athens is 30602.
What is the nearest town to Athens?
Winterville, 5.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Athens?
Yes. The closest is Athens, 1.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Athens?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Athens?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Athens?
About 48.9 inches (1,243 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
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?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Athens have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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