Weather on August 20
Athens, GA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
90°F
Avg Low
70°F
Warmest
1983
91°F avg
Coldest
1976
70°F avg
About This Date
August 20th in Athens, GA typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 90°F and lows near 70°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 20th was in 1983 (91°F average), while the coldest was 1976 (70°F) — a 21°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 35% of August 20th dates historically, with the wettest August 20th recording 5.08" 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 August 20th in Athens, GA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 91° | 72° | 81° | — | — |
| 2024 | 89° | 67° | 78° | — | — |
| 2023 | 91° | 68° | 80° | — | — |
| 2022 | 88° | 71° | 79° | 1.42" | — |
| 2021 | 92° | 73° | 82° | — | — |
| 2020 | 87° | 69° | 78° | 0.66" | — |
| 2019 | 91° | 69° | 80° | — | — |
| 2018 | 84° | 71° | 78° | — | — |
| 2017 | 94° | 68° | 81° | — | — |
| 2016 | 88° | 73° | 80° | 1.24" | — |
| 2015 | 90° | 72° | 81° | — | — |
| 2014 | 95° | 69° | 82° | — | — |
| 2013 | 82° | 69° | 76° | — | — |
| 2012 | 83° | 67° | 75° | — | — |
| 2011 | 95° | 70° | 82° | 4.52" | — |
| 2010 | 89° | 75° | 82° | 5.03" | — |
| 2009 | 94° | 71° | 82° | 0.08" | — |
| 2008 | 94° | 66° | 80° | — | — |
| 2007 | 101° | 71° | 86° | — | — |
| 2006 | 93° | 70° | 81° | 2.9" | — |
| 2005 | 95° | 72° | 83° | — | — |
| 2004 | 90° | 67° | 78° | 1.22" | — |
| 2003 | 88° | 74° | 81° | — | — |
| 2002 | 98° | 67° | 82° | — | — |
| 2001 | 87° | 69° | 78° | — | — |
| 2000 | 87° | 68° | 78° | 2.26" | — |
| 1999 | 94° | 69° | 81° | 5.08" | — |
| 1998 | 82° | 67° | 74° | 0.03" | — |
| 1997 | 90° | 72° | 81° | 0.71" | — |
| 1996 | 88° | 67° | 77° | — | — |
| 1995 | 87° | 68° | 78° | 1.85" | — |
| 1994 | 86° | 68° | 77° | 0.36" | — |
| 1993 | 96° | 72° | 84° | 0.43" | — |
| 1992 | 83° | 70° | 76° | 0.08" | — |
| 1991 | 83° | 65° | 74° | — | — |
| 1990 | 95° | 71° | 83° | — | — |
| 1989 | 89° | 67° | 78° | — | — |
| 1988 | 92° | 73° | 82° | — | — |
| 1987 | 95° | 68° | 82° | — | — |
| 1986 | 83° | 70° | 76° | 0.08" | — |
| 1985 | 90° | 70° | 80° | — | — |
| 1984 | 88° | 70° | 79° | — | — |
| 1983warmest | 105° | 77° | 91° | — | — |
| 1982 | 91° | 70° | 80° | — | — |
| 1981 | 83° | 67° | 75° | — | — |
| 1980 | 92° | 70° | 81° | — | — |
| 1979 | 97° | 69° | 83° | — | — |
| 1978 | 93° | 73° | 83° | — | — |
| 1977 | 84° | 69° | 77° | 0.89" | — |
| 1976coldest | 75° | 65° | 70° | — | — |
| 1975 | 90° | 70° | 80° | — | — |
| 1974 | 82° | 68° | 75° | 0.69" | — |
| 1973 | 88° | 66° | 77° | — | — |
| 1972 | 89° | 71° | 80° | — | — |
| 1971 | 90° | 69° | 79° | — | — |
55 years of data from ATHENS