Weather in Athens, TN
Updated 2026-09-26 13:30 local time · ZIP codes 37303
Sunny
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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70°1% rain72°1% rain
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64°2% rain
62°6% rain60°4% rain
59°15% rain57°6% rain3-day weather forecast
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 15%).
It feels like 62°F with winds near 9 mph.
69°F, 2% rain chance and 6 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 21 mph.
Current temperature is 70°F, wind 9 mph, rain chance up to 15%.
UV index is 7. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.
Local weather characteristics in Athens
Tennessee has a humid climate with hot summers and relatively mild winters. Elevation in the east can make mountain locations notably cooler and wetter.
Athens is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 35.44°N latitude and 84.59°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 70°F in Athens, TN. Today's high is 74°F with a 3% rain chance. Winds are around 9 mph with gusts near 11 mph. Relative humidity is 32%, pressure is 30.05 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Athens
Sunrise is at 07:29 AM and sunset is at 07:29 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Partly Cloudy with a high near 75°F and a low near 50°F. The maximum rain chance is 6%.