Athens, KY
Unincorporated community in Fayette County, Kentucky
Athens is a small unincorporated community in Fayette County, Kentucky. It is 8.1 miles NW of Lexington-Fayette, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 40515.
Athens at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Fayette County
- ZIP code
- 40515
- Nearest town
- Lexington-Fayette (8.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.9492, -84.3642
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 · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 49.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,266 mm
- 14.5 insnowfall per year · 37 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Athens: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIV, KY US (USC00152409), adjusted for the elevation of Athens.
Athens weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Athens through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 5:43 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| February | 7:25 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:45 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:00 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| June | 6:12 AM | 9:03 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 6:25 AM | 9:01 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:32 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:46 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:44 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:16 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:44 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 35 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 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 49.8 inches (1,266 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Athens is May–June 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 Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 34.3 miles NW of Athens.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Athens.
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Questions about Athens
Where is Athens, KY?
Athens is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, Kentucky, 8.1 miles NW of Lexington-Fayette.
What county is Athens in?
Athens is in Fayette County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of Athens, KY?
The ZIP code for Athens is 40515.
What is the nearest town to Athens?
Lexington-Fayette, 8.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Athens?
Yes. The closest is Peaks Mill › West: Canoe Kentucky, 34.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Athens?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Athens?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Athens?
About 49.8 inches (1,266 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Athens?
Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Athens?
May–June 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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