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Athens, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Athens?
Athens, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Athens
- Population
- 127.3K
- Elevation
- 228 m
- Coordinates
- 33.96°, -83.38°
Athens is a city in United States with a population of approximately 127.3K. Average temperatures range from 3°C (37°F) in January to 32°C (89°F) in July. The best time to visit is May, September, October. The city sits at an elevation of 228 m above sea level.
Time in Athens right now
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Monday, June 15, 2026
IANA time zone
America/New_York
Daylight saving
DST in effect
EST / EDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in Athens
Daylight in Athens today
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Sunset
Day length
14h 24m
Climate normals for Athens
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Fair March
Good April
Good May best
Excellent June
Good July
Poor August
Fair September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Good December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 3°C | 9°C / 0°C | 10days (122 mm) Wet | 6.7h Fair | 70% Muggy | 3.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 16°C / 6°C | 14°C / 3°C | 11days (115 mm) Wet | 6.6h Fair | 73% Muggy | 4.6 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| March | 19°C / 8°C | 18°C / 6°C | 11days (122 mm) Wet | 8.2h Good | 67% Muggy | 6.5 High | Good | View Details |
| April | 23°C / 12°C | 23°C / 10°C | 9days (112 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 67% Muggy | 8.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 27°C / 16°C | 28°C / 17°C | 12days (117 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 30°C / 20°C | 34°C / 23°C | 13days (103 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| July | 32°C / 23°C | 37°C / 26°C | 16days (116 mm) Wet | 11.8h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 8.8 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| August | 31°C / 22°C | 35°C / 25°C | 15days (121 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 77% Humid | 7.8 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| September best | 29°C / 19°C | 31°C / 21°C | 8days (95 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 71% Muggy | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 24°C / 14°C | 24°C / 13°C | 6days (81 mm) Good | 8.6h Good | 69% Muggy | 5.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 18°C / 8°C | 16°C / 6°C | 7days (74 mm) Good | 7.5h Good | 69% Muggy | 4.4 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| December | 13°C / 5°C | 11°C / 2°C | 9days (118 mm) Wet | 6h Fair | 74% Muggy | 3.2 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 12°C / 3°C . Feb: 16°C / 6°C . Mar: 19°C / 8°C . Apr: 23°C / 12°C . May: 27°C / 16°C . Jun: 30°C / 20°C . Jul: 32°C / 23°C . Aug: 31°C / 22°C . Sep: 29°C / 19°C . Oct: 24°C / 14°C . Nov: 18°C / 8°C . Dec: 13°C / 5°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 122 mm. Feb: 115 mm. Mar: 122 mm. Apr: 112 mm. May: 117 mm. Jun: 103 mm. Jul: 116 mm. Aug: 121 mm. Sep: 95 mm. Oct: 81 mm. Nov: 74 mm. Dec: 118 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 70%. Feb: 73%. Mar: 67%. Apr: 67%. May: 71%. Jun: 72%. Jul: 75%. Aug: 77%. Sep: 71%. Oct: 69%. Nov: 69%. Dec: 74%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 16 km/h . Mar: 16 km/h . Apr: 16 km/h . May: 14 km/h . Jun: 12 km/h . Jul: 11 km/h . Aug: 11 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 13 km/h . Nov: 14 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 5. Mar: UV 7. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 9. Jun: UV 9. Jul: UV 9. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Athens has a population of approximately 127.3K.
The best months to visit Athens are May, September, October, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Athens receives approximately 1296mm of rainfall annually across 127 rainy days.
Athens is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Athens sits at an elevation of 228 m (748 ft) above sea level.