Weather on January 17
Athens, GA
55 Years of Data
About This Date
January 17th in Athens, GA typically brings cool winter weather, with average highs around 51°F and lows near 32°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest January 17th was in 2017 (65°F average), while the coldest was 1977 (17°F) — a 48°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 38% of recorded January 17th dates, with snow falling 4% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 2.1"). The last decade has been 2.8°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 2.8°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for January 17th in Athens, GA? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 56° | 40° | 48° | 0.06" | — |
| 2025 | 60° | 30° | 45° | — | — |
| 2024 | 41° | 15° | 28° | — | — |
| 2023 | 60° | 45° | 52° | 0.18" | — |
| 2022 | 38° | 33° | 35° | — | — |
| 2021 | 53° | 29° | 41° | — | — |
| 2020 | 54° | 39° | 46° | — | — |
| 2019 | 52° | 31° | 42° | 0.1" | — |
| 2018 | 36° | 20° | 28° | 0.08" | — |
| 2017warmest | 76° | 55° | 65° | — | — |
| 2016 | 53° | 33° | 43° | — | — |
| 2015 | 59° | 27° | 43° | — | — |
| 2014 | 46° | 31° | 39° | — | — |
| 2013 | 58° | 36° | 47° | 1.45" | — |
| 2012 | 62° | 40° | 51° | 0.34" | — |
| 2011 | 45° | 31° | 38° | 0.17" | — |
| 2010 | 63° | 47° | 55° | 1.03" | — |
| 2009 | 44° | 15° | 30° | — | — |
| 2008 | 38° | 32° | 35° | 0.37" | — |
| 2007 | 44° | 33° | 39° | — | — |
| 2006 | 66° | 50° | 58° | 0.72" | — |
| 2005 | 41° | 23° | 32° | — | — |
| 2004 | 51° | 30° | 41° | 0.09" | — |
| 2003 | 37° | 24° | 31° | — | — |
| 2002 | 64° | 27° | 45° | — | — |
| 2001 | 51° | 42° | 47° | 0.04" | — |
| 2000 | 60° | 42° | 51° | — | — |
| 1999 | 52° | 35° | 43° | 0.01" | — |
| 1998 | 51° | 35° | 43° | — | — |
| 1997 | 34° | 15° | 24° | — | — |
| 1996 | 50° | 40° | 45° | — | — |
| 1995 | 66° | 35° | 51° | — | — |
| 1994 | 37° | 24° | 31° | 0.45" | 0.2" |
| 1993 | 58° | 33° | 45° | — | — |
| 1992 | 49° | 18° | 33° | — | — |
| 1991 | 55° | 39° | 47° | — | — |
| 1990 | 71° | 48° | 60° | — | — |
| 1989 | 56° | 31° | 43° | — | — |
| 1988 | 40° | 35° | 37° | 0.94" | — |
| 1987 | 49° | 40° | 44° | 0.06" | — |
| 1986 | 64° | 44° | 54° | — | — |
| 1985 | 44° | 32° | 38° | 0.66" | — |
| 1984 | 53° | 42° | 48° | 0.26" | — |
| 1983 | 53° | 26° | 40° | — | — |
| 1982 | 33° | 8° | 21° | — | — |
| 1981 | 40° | 20° | 30° | — | — |
| 1980 | 56° | 52° | 54° | 1.97" | — |
| 1979 | 65° | 32° | 48° | — | — |
| 1978 | 40° | 33° | 36° | 0.75" | — |
| 1977coldest | 29° | 6° | 17° | — | — |
| 1976 | 36° | 20° | 28° | 0.08" | 2.1" |
| 1975 | 52° | 34° | 43° | — | — |
| 1974 | 75° | 54° | 64° | — | — |
| 1973 | 64° | 30° | 47° | — | — |
| 1972 | 42° | 15° | 29° | — | — |
| 1971 | 48° | 30° | 39° | — | — |
Athens, GA Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Athens, GA Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
Athens, GA Daily Temperature Calendar
Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.
Best Time to Visit Athens, GA
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What to expect on January 17th
This page shows what actually happened each year. For the odds — typical high and low, and how often it stays dry — see the climatological outlook for this date.
January 17th outlook →