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Athens, GA Weather on April 21
April 21st in Athens, GA typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 77°F and lows near 51°F — a 26°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest April 21st was in 2002 (76°F average), while the coldest was 1978 (50°F) — a 26°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 22% of April 21st dates historically, with the wettest April 21st recording 2.18" of rain. The last decade has been 2.9°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on April 21
Planning for April 21st in Athens, GA? Great weather for outdoor activities.
April 21 Weather Records for Athens
- •The all-time record high for April 21st in Athens, GA is 88°F, set in 2017.
- •The coldest April 21st on record dropped to 33°F in 1983.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest April 21 ever in Athens?
The warmest April 21 in Athens, GA reached 88°F in 2017. That is 11°F above the long-term average high of 77°F.
What was the coldest April 21 ever in Athens?
The coldest April 21 in Athens, GA dropped to 33°F in 1983. That is 18°F below the long-term average low of 51°F.
What is the average temperature on April 21 in Athens?
On April 21, Athens averages a high of 77°F and a low of 51°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from ATHENS.
How many years of weather data are available for April 21 in Athens?
We have 55 years of weather records for April 21 in Athens, GA, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
April 21 Weather History in Athens
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 64°F | 48°F | 2.18" | -- |
| 2023 | 80°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 77°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 67°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 77°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 74°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 73°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 88°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 80°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 73°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 79°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 69°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 78°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 84°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 73°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 73°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 78°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 77°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 82°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 82°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 79°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 74°F | 53°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 2002 | 88°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 79°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 70°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 84°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 68°F | 50°F | 1.75" | -- |
| 1997 | 77°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 84°F | 57°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1995 | 80°F | 62°F | 0.64" | -- |
| 1994 | 86°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 63°F | 42°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1992 | 76°F | 60°F | 0.48" | -- |
| 1991 | 61°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 72°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 75°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 80°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 87°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 68°F | 49°F | 0.89" | -- |
| 1985 | 88°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 75°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 68°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 80°F | 56°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1981 | 71°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 80°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 82°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 61°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 75°F | 59°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1976 | 83°F | 60°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 1975 | 74°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 74°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 81°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 81°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 76°F | 58°F | 0.46" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: ATHENS
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Athens, GA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.