Weather in Athens, AL
Updated 2026-09-26 08:00 local time · ZIP codes 35611, 35613, 35614
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
62°11% rain
66°3% rain
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71°9% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
Sunrise, sunset and moon
Key weather changes ahead
Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 11%).
It feels like 57°F with winds near 5 mph.
71°F, 1% rain chance and 6 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 17 mph.
Current temperature is 62°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 11%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Athens
Alabama has a humid subtropical climate, with long hot summers, mild winters, frequent thunderstorms and a spring severe-weather season.
Athens is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 34.80°N latitude and 86.97°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Athens weather today
Overcast and 62°F in Athens, AL. Today's high is 82°F with a 4% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 7 mph. Relative humidity is 53%, pressure is 30.08 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Athens
Sunrise is at 06:38 AM and sunset is at 06:39 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 75°F and a low near 61°F. The maximum rain chance is 6%.