Weather on January 21
Athens, GA
55 Years of Data
About This Date
January 21st in Athens, GA typically brings cool winter weather, with average highs around 52°F and lows near 32°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest January 21st was in 1999 (60°F average), while the coldest was 1985 (9°F) — a 51°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 39% of recorded January 21st dates, with snow falling 2% of the time. The last decade has been 5.8°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 5.8°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for January 21st 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 | 54° | 21° | 37° | — | — |
| 2025 | 31° | 1° | 16° | 0.05" | — |
| 2024 | 42° | 13° | 28° | — | — |
| 2023 | 48° | 37° | 43° | — | — |
| 2022 | 42° | 31° | 37° | 0.05" | — |
| 2021 | 52° | 45° | 48° | 0.05" | — |
| 2020 | 44° | 26° | 35° | — | — |
| 2019 | 44° | 24° | 34° | — | — |
| 2018 | 73° | 37° | 55° | — | — |
| 2017 | 60° | 55° | 58° | 2.18" | — |
| 2016 | 48° | 31° | 40° | 0.36" | — |
| 2015 | 67° | 39° | 53° | — | — |
| 2014 | 55° | 25° | 40° | — | — |
| 2013 | 61° | 33° | 47° | — | — |
| 2012 | 61° | 46° | 53° | 1.19" | — |
| 2011 | 47° | 27° | 37° | — | — |
| 2010 | 56° | 38° | 47° | 0.95" | — |
| 2009 | 44° | 16° | 30° | — | — |
| 2008 | 41° | 20° | 30° | — | — |
| 2007 | 45° | 37° | 41° | 0.85" | — |
| 2006 | 64° | 50° | 57° | 0.1" | — |
| 2005 | 66° | 39° | 53° | — | — |
| 2004 | 48° | 24° | 36° | — | — |
| 2003 | 64° | 53° | 59° | 0.09" | — |
| 2002 | 62° | 35° | 49° | 0.16" | — |
| 2001 | 47° | 23° | 35° | — | — |
| 2000 | 40° | 21° | 30° | — | — |
| 1999warmest | 70° | 51° | 60° | — | — |
| 1998 | 51° | 32° | 42° | — | — |
| 1997 | 67° | 31° | 49° | — | — |
| 1996 | 47° | 28° | 37° | 0.02" | — |
| 1995 | 50° | 30° | 40° | — | — |
| 1994 | 46° | 25° | 35° | — | — |
| 1993 | 42° | 37° | 40° | 1.33" | — |
| 1992 | 65° | 31° | 48° | — | — |
| 1991 | 47° | 28° | 37° | — | — |
| 1990 | 58° | 44° | 51° | 0.35" | — |
| 1989 | 46° | 28° | 37° | — | — |
| 1988 | 53° | 39° | 46° | — | — |
| 1987 | 44° | 37° | 41° | 0.31" | — |
| 1986 | 70° | 35° | 52° | — | — |
| 1985coldest | 22° | -4° | 9° | — | — |
| 1984 | 44° | 24° | 34° | — | — |
| 1983 | 34° | 26° | 30° | 0.81" | 0.7" |
| 1982 | 65° | 44° | 54° | 0.3" | — |
| 1981 | 47° | 39° | 43° | 0.03" | — |
| 1980 | 59° | 43° | 51° | — | — |
| 1979 | 52° | 33° | 42° | 0.02" | — |
| 1978 | 41° | 24° | 33° | — | — |
| 1977 | 42° | 17° | 30° | — | — |
| 1976 | 52° | 28° | 40° | — | — |
| 1975 | 47° | 32° | 39° | — | — |
| 1974 | 69° | 49° | 59° | 0.03" | — |
| 1973 | 54° | 42° | 48° | 0.38" | — |
| 1972 | 64° | 52° | 58° | 0.16" | — |
| 1971 | 53° | 19° | 36° | — | — |
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 21st
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 21st outlook →