Athens, TN 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)

24°42°59°77°94°49°29°Jan53°31°Feb62°38°Mar72°46°Apr79°55°May86°64°Jun89°68°Jul88°67°Aug83°60°Sep73°47°Oct61°37°Nov52°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.6"Jan5.1"Feb5.5"Mar5.5"Apr4.6"May5.0"Jun5.5"Jul4.0"Aug5.2"Sep3.6"Oct4.9"Nov5.9"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, TN US (USC00400284), adjusted for the elevation of Athens.

Athens weather month by month

January
49° 29°F
5.6 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
February
53° 31°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
March
62° 38°F
5.5 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
April
72° 46°F
5.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
79° 55°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
86° 64°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
89° 68°F
5.5 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
88° 67°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
83° 60°F
5.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
73° 47°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
61° 37°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
52° 32°F
5.9 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Athens through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:45 AM5:50 PM10 h 4 min
February7:23 AM6:21 PM10 h 58 min
March7:47 AM7:47 PM11 h 59 min
April7:04 AM8:12 PM13 h 8 min
May6:32 AM8:37 PM14 h 5 min
June6:21 AM8:56 PM14 h 35 min
July6:33 AM8:55 PM14 h 21 min
August6:56 AM8:29 PM13 h 32 min
September7:20 AM7:46 PM12 h 26 min
October7:43 AM7:04 PM11 h 20 min
November7:12 AM5:33 PM10 h 20 min
December7:38 AM5:28 PM9 h 49 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 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).

It gets about 60.4 inches (1,534 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Athens is April–May and September–October. At 860 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 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Athens?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Athens?

About 60.4 inches (1,534 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Athens?

Yes, about 4 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 61°F and lows 37°F, with about 4.9 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Athens?

Around 7:12 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:33 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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