Weather on September 17
Athens, GA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
83°F
Avg Low
63°F
Warmest
1991
82°F avg
Coldest
2000
61°F avg
About This Date
September 17th in Athens, GA typically brings warm fall weather, with average highs around 83°F and lows near 63°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest September 17th was in 1991 (82°F average), while the coldest was 2000 (61°F) — a 21°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 35% of September 17th dates historically, with the wettest September 17th recording 9.14" of rain. The last decade has been 2.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 2.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for September 17th in Athens, GA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.4°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86° | 63° | 74° | 0.03" | — |
| 2024 | 78° | 60° | 69° | — | — |
| 2023 | 84° | 61° | 72° | 0.1" | — |
| 2022 | 84° | 59° | 72° | — | — |
| 2021 | 86° | 72° | 79° | 0.03" | — |
| 2020 | 71° | 67° | 69° | 9.14" | — |
| 2019 | 96° | 67° | 81° | — | — |
| 2018 | 93° | 67° | 80° | — | — |
| 2017 | 89° | 62° | 76° | — | — |
| 2016 | 90° | 64° | 77° | — | — |
| 2015 | 83° | 60° | 71° | — | — |
| 2014 | 87° | 68° | 78° | — | — |
| 2013 | 77° | 67° | 72° | — | — |
| 2012 | 82° | 67° | 74° | 1.42" | — |
| 2011 | 75° | 56° | 65° | — | — |
| 2010 | 92° | 70° | 81° | — | — |
| 2009 | 74° | 66° | 70° | 2.82" | — |
| 2008 | 70° | 62° | 66° | — | — |
| 2007 | 82° | 59° | 71° | — | — |
| 2006 | 85° | 58° | 71° | — | — |
| 2005 | 91° | 68° | 80° | — | — |
| 2004 | 79° | 66° | 72° | 1.04" | — |
| 2003 | 83° | 59° | 71° | — | — |
| 2002 | 86° | 70° | 78° | — | — |
| 2001 | 82° | 49° | 65° | — | — |
| 2000coldest | 72° | 51° | 61° | — | — |
| 1999 | 82° | 55° | 69° | — | — |
| 1998 | 90° | 66° | 78° | — | — |
| 1997 | 91° | 64° | 78° | — | — |
| 1996 | 83° | 62° | 72° | 0.08" | — |
| 1995 | 87° | 69° | 78° | 0.46" | — |
| 1994 | 84° | 71° | 78° | 0.91" | — |
| 1993 | 84° | 70° | 77° | 0.05" | — |
| 1992 | 87° | 68° | 78° | — | — |
| 1991warmest | 94° | 71° | 82° | — | — |
| 1990 | 80° | 57° | 69° | — | — |
| 1989 | 83° | 59° | 71° | — | — |
| 1988 | 68° | 62° | 65° | 1.65" | — |
| 1987 | 87° | 70° | 78° | — | — |
| 1986 | 73° | 62° | 68° | — | — |
| 1985 | 81° | 49° | 65° | — | — |
| 1984 | 75° | 54° | 64° | — | — |
| 1983 | 89° | 62° | 76° | — | — |
| 1982 | 89° | 70° | 79° | — | — |
| 1981 | 79° | 56° | 67° | — | — |
| 1980 | 82° | 68° | 75° | 1.4" | — |
| 1979 | 68° | 63° | 65° | 0.05" | — |
| 1978 | 92° | 67° | 79° | — | — |
| 1977 | 78° | 70° | 74° | 0.1" | — |
| 1976 | 82° | 57° | 70° | — | — |
| 1975 | 71° | 65° | 68° | 6.05" | — |
| 1974 | 86° | 66° | 76° | — | — |
| 1973 | 83° | 64° | 73° | 0.28" | — |
| 1972 | 83° | 69° | 76° | 0.08" | — |
| 1971 | 74° | 65° | 69° | 3.18" | — |
55 years of data from ATHENS