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Athens, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Athens?
Athens, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Athens
- Population
- 12.8K
- Elevation
- 149 m
- Coordinates
- 32.20°, -95.86°
Athens is a city in United States with a population of approximately 12.8K. Average temperatures range from 5°C (41°F) in January to 35°C (94°F) in August. The best time to visit is March, April, May, October. The city sits at an elevation of 149 m above sea level.
Time in Athens right now
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Chicago
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DST in effect
CST / CDT
Next DST change
November 1
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Live weather in Athens
Daylight in Athens today
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Day length
14h 15m
Climate normals for Athens
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Fair 
February
Fair March best
Excellent April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June
Fair July
Poor August
Poor September
Fair October best
Excellent November
Good December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C / 5°C | 12°C / 1°C | 8days (88 mm) Wet | 6.6h Fair | 70% Muggy | 3.5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| February | 16°C / 7°C | 15°C / 4°C | 10days (105 mm) Wet | 6.3h Fair | 74% Muggy | 4.5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| March best | 21°C / 12°C | 21°C / 10°C | 11days (119 mm) Wet | 7.9h Good | 71% Muggy | 5.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| April best | 24°C / 15°C | 25°C / 13°C | 11days (155 mm) Wet | 8.6h Good | 71% Muggy | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 28°C / 19°C | 31°C / 20°C | 13days (152 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 75% Muggy | 7.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 32°C / 23°C | 36°C / 26°C | 11days (104 mm) Wet | 11.7h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 7.8 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| July | 35°C / 25°C | 39°C / 29°C | 9days (68 mm) Wet | 12.2h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 7.7 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| August | 35°C / 25°C | 39°C / 29°C | 8days (78 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 62% Muggy | 7.8 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| September | 32°C / 22°C | 35°C / 25°C | 8days (55 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 64% Muggy | 6.7 High | Fair | View Details |
| October best | 27°C / 17°C | 27°C / 17°C | 7days (91 mm) Good | 8.8h Good | 62% Muggy | 5.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 20°C / 11°C | 19°C / 9°C | 7days (80 mm) Good | 7.4h Good | 70% Muggy | 4.1 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| December | 16°C / 8°C | 15°C / 5°C | 9days (97 mm) Wet | 6.3h Fair | 73% Muggy | 3.2 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 14°C / 5°C . Feb: 16°C / 7°C . Mar: 21°C / 12°C . Apr: 24°C / 15°C . May: 28°C / 19°C . Jun: 32°C / 23°C . Jul: 35°C / 25°C . Aug: 35°C / 25°C . Sep: 32°C / 22°C . Oct: 27°C / 17°C . Nov: 20°C / 11°C . Dec: 16°C / 8°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 88 mm. Feb: 105 mm. Mar: 119 mm. Apr: 155 mm. May: 152 mm. Jun: 104 mm. Jul: 68 mm. Aug: 78 mm. Sep: 55 mm. Oct: 91 mm. Nov: 80 mm. Dec: 97 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 70%. Feb: 74%. Mar: 71%. Apr: 71%. May: 75%. Jun: 72%. Jul: 65%. Aug: 62%. Sep: 64%. Oct: 62%. Nov: 70%. Dec: 73%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 18 km/h . Feb: 19 km/h . Mar: 20 km/h . Apr: 20 km/h . May: 18 km/h . Jun: 16 km/h . Jul: 15 km/h . Aug: 14 km/h . Sep: 14 km/h . Oct: 16 km/h . Nov: 17 km/h . Dec: 17 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 5. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Athens has a population of approximately 12.8K.
The best months to visit Athens are March, April, May, October, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Athens receives approximately 1192mm of rainfall annually across 112 rainy days.
Athens is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Athens sits at an elevation of 149 m (489 ft) above sea level.