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Weather on January 8

Athens, GA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
32°F
Warmest
1998
60°F avg
Coldest
2015
22°F avg

About This Date

January 8th 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 8th was in 1998 (60°F average), while the coldest was 2015 (22°F) — a 38°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 46% of recorded January 8th dates, with snow falling 2% of the time. 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 8th in Athens, GA? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
0.7°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202670°45°57°
202543°24°34°
202451°28°40°0.3"
202362°42°52°0.13"
202249°28°39°
202144°36°40°0.15"
202064°31°48°
201964°47°55°
201842°24°33°0.05"
201740°17°29°
201652°46°49°0.2"
2015coldest33°11°22°
201447°14°31°
201352°32°42°
201262°43°52°0.07"
201147°25°36°
201033°20°26°
200958°38°48°
200872°49°60°
200761°36°48°0.34"
200664°31°47°
200571°48°60°
200446°20°33°0.01"
200363°37°50°
200248°26°37°
200149°32°40°0.52"
200052°36°44°
199960°42°51°0.07"
1998warmest69°52°60°0.08"
199739°33°36°1.01"
199637°19°28°
199553°26°40°
199445°27°36°0.01"
199352°48°50°0.78"
199255°30°43°0.07"
199143°37°40°0.1"
199052°39°45°0.14"
198963°51°57°0.01"
198834°20°27°
198756°36°46°
198639°25°32°
198556°32°44°
198468°32°50°
198360°36°48°
198250°29°39°
198146°23°35°
198048°40°44°0.94"
197955°22°38°0.02"
197861°37°49°0.27"
197744°23°34°
197641°20°30°0.01"
197545°39°42°0.63"
197458°33°45°0.04"
197331°25°28°0.42"0.7"
197255°27°41°
197142°31°36°0.13"
56 years of data from ATHENS

Athens, GA Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Athens, GA Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

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Rain (in) Snow (in)

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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Best Time to Visit Athens, GA

Most pleasant months in Athens, GA: March, April, May, October, November.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

What to expect on January 8th

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 8th outlook →

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