Athens, GA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Athens, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 109°F (43°C) | June 29, 2012 |
| Record Low | -4°F (-20°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Lowest High | 17.9°F (-8°C) | January 30, 1966 |
| Highest Low | 78.9°F (26°C) | July 11, 1980 and July 14, 1980 and July 23, 1983 |
| Highest Mean | 91.5°F (33°C) | August 9, 2007 |
| Lowest Mean | 8.5°F (-13°C) | January 30, 1966 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 9.93" (252.2 mm) | June 4, 1967 |
| Max in One Month | 14.98" (380.6 mm) | November 1948 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | October 1963 |
| Max in One Year | 71.39" (1813.4 mm) | 1964 |
| Least in One Year | 28.60" (726.4 mm) | 1954 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 8.7" (22.1 cm) | March 24, 1983 |
| Max in One Month | 8.7" (22.1 cm) | March 1983 |
| Max in One Season | 10.6" (27.0 cm) | 1982-83 |
| Max in One Year | 10.6" (27.0 cm) | 1983 |
| Earliest Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | November 23, 1975 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | November 23, 1975 |
| Latest Snow | 8.7" (22.1 cm) | March 24, 1983 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 8.7" (22.1 cm) | March 24, 1983 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | June 1, 1944 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | June 1, 1944 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | December 1, 1945 – February 6, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at ATHENS BEN EPPS AP (3 mi from Athens, GA). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Athens, GA?
The all-time record high in Athens, GA is 109°F (43°C), set on June 29, 2012.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Athens, GA?
The all-time record low in Athens, GA is -4°F (-20°C), set on January 21, 1985.
What is the most rain Athens, GA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Athens, GA is 9.93 inches, on June 4, 1967.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Athens, GA?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Athens, GA is 8.7 inches, on March 24, 1983.
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