Weather in Athens, GA
Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 30601, 30602, 30605, 30606 + more
Sunny
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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55°2% rain65°1% rain71°1% rain
74°2% rain
77°7% rain79°1% rain
81°8% rain82°1% rain82°1% rain79°7% rain76°2% rain
72°2% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Today vs yesterday in Athens
Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 8%).
It feels like 51°F with winds near 3 mph.
71°F, 1% rain chance and 3 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 12 mph.
Current temperature is 55°F, wind 3 mph, rain chance up to 8%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Athens
Georgia has hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Thunderstorms are common in warmer months, while northern Georgia can be cooler than the coastal plain.
Athens is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 33.96°N latitude and 83.38°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
Sunny and 55°F in Athens, GA. Today's high is 82°F with a 2% rain chance. Winds are around 3 mph with gusts near 3 mph. Relative humidity is 53%, pressure is 30.06 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Athens
Sunrise is at 07:24 AM and sunset is at 07:25 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 82°F and a low near 57°F. The maximum rain chance is 8%.