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Athens, GA Weather on May 27
May 27th in Athens, GA typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 84°F and lows near 62°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 27th was in 2006 (81°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (62°F) — a 19°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 36% of May 27th dates historically, with the wettest May 27th recording 3.43" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
What to Expect on May 27
Planning for May 27th in Athens, GA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
May 27 Weather Records for Athens
- •The all-time record high for May 27th in Athens, GA is 95°F, set in 2019.
- •The coldest May 27th on record dropped to 47°F in 1979.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 27th in 10 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 27th was 5°F warmer than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 27 ever in Athens?
The warmest May 27 in Athens, GA reached 95°F in 2019. That is 11°F above the long-term average high of 84°F.
What was the coldest May 27 ever in Athens?
The coldest May 27 in Athens, GA dropped to 47°F in 1979. That is 15°F below the long-term average low of 62°F.
What is the average temperature on May 27 in Athens?
On May 27, Athens averages a high of 84°F and a low of 62°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from ATHENS.
How many years of weather data are available for May 27 in Athens?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 27 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.
May 27 Weather History in Athens
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64°F | 59°F | 3.43" | -- |
| 2024 | 84°F | 64°F | 1.22" | -- |
| 2023 | 72°F | 54°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2022 | 84°F | 66°F | 0.46" | -- |
| 2021 | 92°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 74°F | 68°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2019 | 95°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 83°F | 69°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2017 | 87°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 86°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 85°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 87°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 87°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 90°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 83°F | 61°F | 1.75" | -- |
| 2010 | 92°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 82°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 88°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 88°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 93°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 85°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 90°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 77°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 85°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 85°F | 59°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2000 | 91°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 82°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 89°F | 67°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1997 | 70°F | 60°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 1996 | 87°F | 65°F | 0.48" | -- |
| 1995 | 93°F | 67°F | 2.36" | -- |
| 1994 | 80°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 83°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 79°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 85°F | 71°F | 1.3" | -- |
| 1990 | 86°F | 63°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1989 | 90°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 79°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 89°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 82°F | 63°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 1985 | 88°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 90°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 80°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 88°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 81°F | 66°F | 1.7" | -- |
| 1980 | 81°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 77°F | 47°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1978 | 86°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 80°F | 63°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1976 | 72°F | 61°F | 0.69" | -- |
| 1975 | 87°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 76°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 83°F | 61°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1972 | 74°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 89°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
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.