Weather on January 4
Athens, GA
55 Years of Data
About This Date
January 4th in Athens, GA typically brings cool winter weather, with average highs around 54°F and lows near 34°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest January 4th was in 1997 (63°F average), while the coldest was 1999 (26°F) — a 37°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 34% of January 4th dates historically, with the wettest January 4th recording 3.71" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for January 4th 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 | 60° | 38° | 49° | — | — |
| 2025 | 50° | 29° | 40° | — | — |
| 2024 | 56° | 33° | 44° | — | — |
| 2023 | 68° | 50° | 59° | 3.71" | — |
| 2022 | 50° | 28° | 39° | — | — |
| 2021 | 61° | 33° | 47° | — | — |
| 2020 | 62° | 38° | 50° | 0.15" | — |
| 2019 | 64° | 47° | 55° | 1.46" | — |
| 2018 | 40° | 21° | 31° | — | — |
| 2017 | 57° | 40° | 48° | — | — |
| 2016 | 51° | 30° | 41° | — | — |
| 2015 | 65° | 45° | 55° | 0.9" | — |
| 2014 | 36° | 21° | 29° | — | — |
| 2013 | 54° | 28° | 41° | — | — |
| 2012 | 51° | 19° | 35° | — | — |
| 2011 | 58° | 25° | 41° | — | — |
| 2010 | 40° | 19° | 29° | — | — |
| 2009 | 62° | 51° | 57° | 0.18" | — |
| 2008 | 47° | 18° | 32° | — | — |
| 2007 | 63° | 49° | 56° | 0.02" | — |
| 2006 | 64° | 34° | 49° | — | — |
| 2005 | 72° | 46° | 59° | — | — |
| 2004 | 72° | 53° | 62° | — | — |
| 2003 | 51° | 29° | 40° | — | — |
| 2002 | 42° | 16° | 29° | — | — |
| 2001 | 51° | 22° | 36° | — | — |
| 2000 | 63° | 45° | 54° | 0.23" | — |
| 1999coldest | 32° | 19° | 26° | — | — |
| 1998 | 68° | 44° | 56° | — | — |
| 1997warmest | 68° | 58° | 63° | — | — |
| 1996 | 47° | 23° | 35° | — | — |
| 1995 | 47° | 25° | 36° | — | — |
| 1994 | 41° | 34° | 37° | 0.21" | — |
| 1993 | 65° | 46° | 55° | 0.28" | — |
| 1992 | 67° | 43° | 55° | — | — |
| 1991 | 54° | 44° | 49° | — | — |
| 1990 | 57° | 48° | 53° | 0.13" | — |
| 1989 | 51° | 32° | 42° | — | — |
| 1988 | 49° | 35° | 42° | — | — |
| 1987 | 40° | 33° | 36° | 0.02" | — |
| 1986 | 50° | 37° | 44° | — | — |
| 1985 | 40° | 30° | 35° | 0.31" | — |
| 1984 | 61° | 28° | 44° | — | — |
| 1983 | 49° | 33° | 41° | — | — |
| 1982 | 60° | 39° | 50° | 1.07" | — |
| 1981 | 49° | 25° | 37° | — | — |
| 1980 | 45° | 36° | 40° | 0.56" | — |
| 1979 | 41° | 20° | 30° | — | — |
| 1978 | 52° | 20° | 36° | — | — |
| 1977 | 42° | 34° | 38° | 0.05" | — |
| 1976 | 39° | 24° | 32° | — | — |
| 1975 | 54° | 34° | 44° | 0.31" | — |
| 1974 | 59° | 47° | 53° | 0.2" | — |
| 1973 | 61° | 38° | 49° | 0.06" | — |
| 1972 | 49° | 44° | 46° | 0.51" | — |
| 1971 | 63° | 46° | 54° | — | — |
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.
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What to expect on January 4th
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 4th outlook →