Weather in Athens, LA
Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 71003
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
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Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 14%).
It feels like 81°F with winds near 2 mph.
78°F, 13% rain chance and 2 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 14 mph.
Current temperature is 78°F, wind 2 mph, rain chance up to 14%.
UV index is 3.
Local weather characteristics in Athens
Louisiana is warm, humid and rainy, with hot summers, mild winters, frequent thunderstorms and exposure to tropical storms and hurricanes near the Gulf Coast.
Athens is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 32.65°N latitude and 93.03°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 78°F in Athens, LA. Today's high is 89°F with a 11% rain chance. Winds are around 2 mph with gusts near 7 mph. Relative humidity is 54%, pressure is 30.06 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Athens
Sunrise is at 07:02 AM and sunset is at 07:03 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 94°F and a low near 69°F. The maximum rain chance is 2%.