Athens, OH weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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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 · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 41.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,056 mm
- 17.6 insnowfall per year · 45 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Athens: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ATHENS OU, OH US (USC00330279), adjusted for the elevation of Athens.
Athens weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Athens through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 5:30 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:36 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:59 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:39 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Athens?
Athens has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 41.6 inches (1,056 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Athens is June to September. At 719 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 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Athens?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Athens?
About 41.6 inches (1,056 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Athens?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Athens?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Athens have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Athens in November?
Highs average 53°F and lows 32°F, with about 2.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Athens?
Around 7:10 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:15 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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