Athens, Alabama has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 9.8 °C (low) to 21.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1502.2 Millimeters. Athens is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.7 °C | 10 °C | 138.68 mm |
| February | 0.8 °C | 12.4 °C | 139.95 mm |
| March | 4.7 °C | 17.3 °C | 139.19 mm |
| April | 9.1 °C | 22.2 °C | 135.64 mm |
| May | 14.3 °C | 26.4 °C | 121.16 mm |
| June | 18.6 °C | 30.3 °C | 119.13 mm |
| July | 20.4 °C | 31.8 °C | 126.49 mm |
| August | 19.7 °C | 31.7 °C | 107.19 mm |
| September | 16.2 °C | 29.1 °C | 101.85 mm |
| October | 9.6 °C | 23.3 °C | 98.81 mm |
| November | 3.8 °C | 16.7 °C | 111.76 mm |
| December | 0.8 °C | 11.6 °C | 162.31 mm |
| Annual | 9.8 °C | 21.9 °C | 1502.16 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |