Athens, IL Weather
Athens, IL climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 86.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 17.10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 16 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Athens is 34.43 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 3.74 Inches.
Weather Data
Current Conditions
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Overcast, 51°F | Humidity: 89% | Dewpoint: 48°F |
| Wind Speed: S 10.4 MPH (9 KT) | Heat Index: 51°F | ||
| Barometer: 30.01 in. | Wind Chill: 47°F |
Weather Forecast
 | Hi: 51°F | Today: Chance of rain in the morning...Then rain and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent. |
| Lo: 41°F | ||
 | Hi: 49°F | Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds 15 to 20 mph. |
| Lo: 31°F | ||
 | Hi: 40°F | Thanksgiving day: Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Highs around 40. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. |
| Lo: 31°F | ||
 | Hi: 45°F | Friday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Lows in the lower 30s. |
| Lo: 35°F | ||
| Hi: 51°F | Saturday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. Lows in the mid 30s. |
| Lo: 35°F | ||
 | Hi: 45°F | Sunday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. |
| Lo: 31°F |
Moon, Sunrise and Sunset
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Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous Moon | Civil Twilight: 6:23 AM CST |
Sunrise: 6:53 AM CST |
| Sunset: 4:37 PM CST |
Civil Twilight: 5:06 PM CST |
Normal Climate
Normal Temperatures
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max °F | 33.1 | 38.9 | 51.1 | 63.4 | 74.4 | 83.3 | 86.5 | 84.5 | 78.5 | 66.6 | 50.9 | 38.0 | 62.4 |
| Mean °F | 25.1 | 30.6 | 41.8 | 52.8 | 63.6 | 72.6 | 76.3 | 74.2 | 67.0 | 55.5 | 42.3 | 30.3 | 52.7 |
| Min °F | 17.1 | 22.2 | 32.4 | 42.2 | 52.7 | 61.9 | 66.0 | 63.9 | 55.4 | 44.4 | 33.7 | 22.6 | 42.9 |
Normal Precipitation
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inch | 1.57 | 1.64 | 3.03 | 3.44 | 3.74 | 3.38 | 3.57 | 3.35 | 2.72 | 2.60 | 3.03 | 2.36 | 34.43 |
