Athens, GA Weather Forecast
Right now it is 72°F and cloudy in Athens (as of Tue, 1:45 PM EST). This Afternoon: high near 77°F. Tomorrow: showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 75°F. Official NWS forecast and alerts, refreshed every 30 minutes.
Current conditions
Measured at Athens, Athens Airport (3 mi from the city center).
Weather tomorrow in Athens
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
72% chance of rain/snow75°FA slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 10am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Showers And Thunderstorms 82% chance of rain/snow64°FShowers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 10pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Weather alerts
No active National Weather Service watches, warnings or advisories for Athens right now.
7-day forecast
Partly Sunny 12% chance of rain/snow77°F / 63°FPartly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 82% chance of rain/snow75°F / 64°FA slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 10am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 10pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Chance Rain Showers 47% chance of rain/snow77°F / 59°FA chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Thursday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Chance Rain Showers 47% chance of rain/snow76°F / 49°FA chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Friday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunny73°F / 45°FSunny, with a high near 73. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Mostly Sunny69°F / 43°FMostly sunny, with a high near 69. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Sunny67°F / 41°FSunny, with a high near 67. Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Forecast issued by NWS forecast office FFC · updated Nov 3, 1:26 PM EST. Daytime highs and overnight lows are on the right.
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Nearby cities
Athens population: 128,612 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2025 estimate). More Georgia cities · All US cities
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Questions & answers
What is the weather tomorrow in Athens?
Wednesday, November 4: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, high near 75°F; night: showers and thunderstorms, low around 64°F.
Where does the Athens forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service forecast office FFC, which writes the official forecast for Athens's 2.5 km grid square. Current conditions come from the nearest NWS/FAA weather station.
How often is the Athens weather updated?
This page fetches fresh data from the National Weather Service at most every 30 minutes, and checks for new watches and warnings every 5 minutes.
What time zone are the times shown in?
Local time for Athens (America/New York).
Why can the current temperature differ from the forecast?
The current reading is a real measurement at a weather station, often at an airport, while the forecast describes the whole grid square around the city. Temperatures can differ by a few degrees across a city.