What is the weather in Athens, GA right now?

The latest observation from Athens, Athens Airport was 64°F and clear, reported at 10/26/2026, 6:25 PM EDT.

What is the high temperature today in Athens, GA?

The National Weather Service forecast for this afternoon calls for a high near 73°F. Mostly Sunny.

Will it rain in Athens, GA in the next 24 hours?

The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.

What is the 10-day forecast for Athens, GA?

The first 7 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 8 to 10 (Nov 2 to Nov 4) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 75°F to 78°F. Model guidance this far out often changes.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Athens, GA today?

Sunrise is about 7:47 AM EDT and sunset is about 6:46 PM EDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).

What is the normal October weather in Athens, GA?

At Athens Ben Epps AP, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 75°F and the normal low is 52°F.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

Athens, GA Weather

Current conditions, hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (EDT).

Athens, GA current weather

64°F

Clear

H 73° / L 46°Feels like 64°

Wildfire smoke overhead: light
No rain expected in the next 12 hours

Observed at Athens, Athens Airport (4 mi away), 10/26/2026, 6:25 PM EDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 4:11 PM

Now71°
7 PM66°
8 PM60°
9 PM58°
10 PM54°
11 PM52°
Tue12 AM51°
1 AM50°
2 AM49°
3 AM49°
4 AM48°
5 AM47°
6 AM47°
7 AM46°
8 AM46°
9 AM49°
10 AM58°
11 AM64°
12 PM68°
1 PM72°
2 PM74°
3 PM75°
4 PM75°
5 PM75°
6 PM73°
7 PM68°
8 PM61°
9 PM59°
10 PM56°
11 PM53°
Wed12 AM52°
1 AM50°
2 AM50°
3 AM50°
4 AM48°
5 AM48°
6 AM48°
7 AM48°
8 AM48°
9 AM51°
10 AM56°
11 AM63°
12 PM67°
1 PM70°
2 PM72°
3 PM74°
4 PM74°
5 PM73°

10-day forecast

Tap a day for details

Today10/26Low 46°High 73°
This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Mostly Sunny
Tue10/27Low 47°High 76°
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny
Wed10/28Low 54°High 74°
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Mostly Sunny
Thu10/29Low 55°High 77°
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Mostly Sunny
Fri10/30Low 57°High 79°
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Mostly Sunny
Sat10/3136% chance of precipitationLow 58°High 77°
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Partly Sunny
Sun11/141% chance of precipitationLow 57°High 73°
Sunday: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Chance Rain Showers
Model blend
Mon11/2Model blendLow 56°High 77°
Monday: Partly cloudy. High near 77°. Low that night near 56°.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.
Tue11/3Model blend21% chance of precipitationLow 54°High 78°
Tuesday: Partly cloudy, slight chance of rain. High near 78°. Low that night near 54°. About 0.21 in of precipitation.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.
Wed11/4Model blend19% chance of precipitationLow 50°High 75°
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, slight chance of rain. High near 75°. Low that night near 50°.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 33.944, -83.397 from the NWS FFC office, updated 10/26/2026, 4:11 PM EDT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 8 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KAHN (Athens/Epps Arpt, 4 mi), model run 10/26/2026, 4:00 PM EDT

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

Now71°Partly Cloudy0%5 mph
7 PM66°Partly Cloudy0%0 mph
8 PM60°Partly Cloudy0%0 mph
9 PM58°Partly Cloudy0%0 mph
10 PM54°Partly Cloudy0%0 mph
11 PM52°Partly Cloudy0%0 mph

Hourly details

Next 7 days: temperature chart, feels like, rain and snow amounts, sky cover, wind and gustsShow

Line: temperature °F. Bars: chance of precipitation.

MonNow71° 0% Sky 40%5
7 PM66° 0% Sky 39%0g6
8 PM60° 0% Sky 41%0g5
9 PM58° 0% Sky 44%0
10 PM54° 0% Sky 43%0
11 PM52° 0% Sky 42%0
Tue 10/2712 AM51° 0% Sky 43%0
1 AM50° 0% Sky 48%0g5
2 AM49° 0% Sky 49%0g5
3 AM49° 0% Sky 50%0g5
4 AM48° 0% Sky 40%0g5
5 AM47° 0% Sky 24%0g6
6 AM47° 0% Sky 24%0g6
7 AM46° 0% Sky 20%0g6
8 AM46° 0% Sky 14%0g5
9 AM49° 0% Sky 10%0g7
10 AM58° 0% Sky 6%0g7
11 AM64° 0% Sky 2%5
12 PM68° 0% Sky 2%5g10
1 PM72° 0% Sky 4%5g12
2 PM74° 0% Sky 6%5g12
3 PM75° 0% Sky 6%5g12
4 PM75° 0% Sky 5%5g12
5 PM75° 0% Sky 4%5g12
6 PM73° 0% Sky 4%5
7 PM68° 0% Sky 6%5
8 PM61° 0% Sky 8%0g7
9 PM59° 0% Sky 8%0g7
10 PM56° 0% Sky 9%0g7
11 PM53° 0% Sky 10%0g7
Wed 10/2812 AM52° 0% Sky 5%0g7
1 AM50° 0% Sky 11%0g7
2 AM50° 0% Sky 18%0g8
3 AM50° 0% Sky 17%5
4 AM48° 0% Sky 18%5
5 AM48° 0% Sky 33%5g10
6 AM48° 0% Sky 32%5g10
7 AM48° 0% Sky 31%5g12
8 AM48°Feels 45°0% Sky 39%5g12
9 AM51°Feels 48°0% Sky 23%5g13
10 AM56° 0% Sky 29%5g15
11 AM63° 0% Sky 34%10g16
12 PM67° 0% Sky 36%10g17
1 PM70° 0% Sky 38%10g17
2 PM72° 0% Sky 40%10g17
3 PM74° 0% Sky 38%10g17
4 PM74° 0% Sky 35%10g17
5 PM73° 0% Sky 33%10g16
6 PM70° 0% Sky 40%5g15
7 PM67° 0% Sky 46%5g14
8 PM63° 0% Sky 53%5g13
9 PM60° 0% Sky 49%5g13
10 PM58° 0% Sky 45%5g13
11 PM57° 0% Sky 41%5g13
Thu 10/2912 AM56° 0% Sky 42%5g13
1 AM55° 0% Sky 43%5g13
2 AM55° 0% Sky 44%5g13
3 AM55° 0% Sky 42%5g13
4 AM55° 0% Sky 40%5g14
5 AM55° 0% Sky 37%5g14
6 AM54° 0% Sky 37%5g14
7 AM54° 0% Sky 37%5g14
8 AM55° 0% Sky 36%5g14
9 AM58° 0% Sky 36%5g15
10 AM62° 0% Sky 36%10g15
11 AM66° 0% Sky 36%10g16
12 PM69° 0% Sky 36%10g16
1 PM72° 0% Sky 35%10g16
2 PM74° 0% Sky 35%10g16
3 PM76° 0% Sky 28%10g16
4 PM77° 0% Sky 22%5g15
5 PM76° 0% Sky 16%5g14
6 PM73° 0% Sky 15%5g12
7 PM70° 0% Sky 14%5
8 PM69° 0% Sky 12%0g9
9 PM65° 0% Sky 12%0g9
10 PM63° 0% Sky 12%0g8
11 PM60° 0% Sky 12%0g8
Fri 10/3012 AM59° 0% Sky 12%0g8
1 AM58° 0% Sky 12%0g8
2 AM57° 0% Sky 20%0g8
3 AM57° 0% Sky 20%5
4 AM57° 0% Sky 20%5
5 AM56° 0% Sky 20%5
6 AM55° 0% Sky 20%5
7 AM55° 0% Sky 20%5
8 AM55° 0% Sky 22%5
9 AM59° 0% Sky 22%5
10 AM64° 0% Sky 22%5g10
11 AM68° 0% Sky 22%5g12
12 PM72° 0% Sky 22%5g13
1 PM75° 0% Sky 22%5g13
2 PM77° 0% Sky 37%5g13
3 PM78° 0% Sky 37%5g13
4 PM79° 0% Sky 37%5g13
5 PM79° 0% Sky 37%5g13
6 PM77° 0% Sky 37%5g12
7 PM74° 0% Sky 37%5
8 PM70° 0% Sky 50%0g8
9 PM67° 0% Sky 50%0g8
10 PM65° 0% Sky 50%0g8
11 PM62° 0% Sky 50%0g8
Sat 10/3112 AM61° 0% Sky 50%0g8
1 AM60° 0% Sky 50%0g8
2 AM59° 1% Sky 63%0g8
3 AM59° 1% Sky 63%0g8
4 AM58° 1% Sky 63%5
5 AM58° 1% Sky 63%5
6 AM57° 1% Sky 63%5
7 AM57° 1% Sky 63%5
8 AM58° 4% Sky 72%5
9 AM60° 4% Sky 72%5g10
10 AM64° 4% Sky 72%5g13
11 AM68° 4% Sky 72%5g14
12 PM71° 4% Sky 72%5g15
1 PM73° 4% Sky 72%10g16
2 PM75° 8% Sky 71%10g16
3 PM76° 8% Sky 71%10g16
4 PM77° 8% Sky 71%10g16
5 PM76° 8% Sky 71%10g16
6 PM75° 8% Sky 71%5g15
7 PM72° 8% Sky 71%5g15
8 PM69° 12% Sky 72%5g14
9 PM67° 12% Sky 72%5g14
10 PM65° 12% Sky 72%5g14
11 PM63° 12% Sky 72%5g14
Sun 11/112 AM62° 12% Sky 72%5g13
1 AM61° 12% Sky 72%5g13
1 AM60° 36%0.01"Sky 76%5g12
2 AM60° 36%0.01"Sky 76%5g12
3 AM59° 36%0.01"Sky 76%5g12
4 AM59° 36%0.01"Sky 76%5g12
5 AM58° 36%0.01"Sky 76%5g12
6 AM58° 36%0.01"Sky 76%5g12
7 AM58° 41%0.04"Sky 80%5g12
8 AM60° 41%0.04"Sky 80%5g13
9 AM63° 41%0.04"Sky 80%5g13
10 AM66° 41%0.04"Sky 80%5g14
11 AM68° 41%0.04"Sky 80%5g15
12 PM70° 41%0.04"Sky 80%5g15
1 PM71° 33%0.02"Sky 69%5g15
2 PM72° 33%0.02"Sky 69%5g15
3 PM73° 33%0.02"Sky 69%5g15
4 PM73° 33%0.02"Sky 69%5g14
5 PM71° 33%0.02"Sky 69%5g13
6 PM69° 33%0.02"Sky 69%5g13
7 PM67° 18%0.01"Sky 61%5g12
8 PM65° 18%0.01"Sky 61%5g10
9 PM63° 18%0.01"Sky 61%0g10
10 PM61° 18%0.01"Sky 61%0g9
11 PM60° 18%0.01"Sky 61%0g9
Mon 11/212 AM60° 18%0.01"Sky 61%0g8
1 AM59° 9% Sky 67%0g8
2 AM59° 9% Sky 67%0g8
3 AM59° 9% Sky 67%0g8

Temperature °F · chance of precipitation · amount in inches (T = trace) · sky cover · wind and gusts (g) in mph

NWS hourly forecast updated 10/26/2026, 4:11 PM EDT

Radar and satellite

National radar

NEXRAD (last 50 min) and GOES

Latest

Nearby hazards

Georgia hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

Severe storm outlook today:No thunderstorm risk area over this locationOutlook map
Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
Active wildfires within 50 miles: None reported

Drought

By county

Clarke County, week of 10/20/2026

80% of the county is in moderate drought or worse.

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Athens, GA right now?: The latest observation from Athens, Athens Airport was 64°F and clear, reported at 10/26/2026, 6:25 PM EDT.
What is the high temperature today in Athens, GA?: The National Weather Service forecast for this afternoon calls for a high near 73°F. Mostly Sunny.
Will it rain in Athens, GA in the next 24 hours?: The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.
What is the 10-day forecast for Athens, GA?: The first 7 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 8 to 10 (Nov 2 to Nov 4) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 75°F to 78°F. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Athens, GA today?: Sunrise is about 7:47 AM EDT and sunset is about 6:46 PM EDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Athens, GA?: At Athens Ben Epps AP, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 75°F and the normal low is 52°F.

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise: 7:47 AM
Sunset: 6:46 PM
Daylight: 10 hr 59 min
Moon: Full Moon 99% lit

First light (civil dawn): 7:22 AM
Last light (civil dusk): 7:12 PM
Moonrise: 6:48 PM
Moonset: 8:17 AM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 75°, low 52°, precipitation 3.34 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Athens Ben Epps AP, 4 mi away.

Other places nearby

Data sources

National Weather Service APINOAA
National Blend of Models (NBM) text guidanceNOAA National Weather Service
Convective Outlooks and Storm ReportsNOAA Storm Prediction Center
Excessive Rainfall Outlook and Quantitative Precipitation ForecastsNOAA Weather Prediction Center
National Water Prediction ServiceNOAA National Weather Service
WFIGS Current Wildland Fire IncidentsNational Interagency Fire Center
Hazard Mapping System Smoke AnalysisNOAA NESDIS Office of Satellite and Product Operations
UV Index Forecast (Envirofacts)U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and NOAA
AirNowU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
NWS HeatRisk (experimental)NOAA National Weather Service
U.S. Drought MonitorNational Drought Mitigation Center, USDA and NOAA
BEACON 2.0 Beach Advisory and Closing On-line NotificationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Tides & Currents (CO-OPS API)NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services
NEXRAD radar tilesIowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University
GOES-East and GOES-West GeoColor imageryNOAA NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research

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