Athens, GA weather in August
In August, Athens sees highs around 90°F and lows around 69°F: hot and oppressively humid, with some rain. Expect about 10 wet days. It is one of the warmest months in Athens.
- Normal high
- 90°F
- Normal low
- 69°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 4.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 26
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 92°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 70°F | 67°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 27% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:45 am / 8:34 pm | 7:06 am / 8:01 pm |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | 12.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am70°Fdew point 68°F
- 9 am78°Fdew point 70°F
- Noon85°Fdew point 69°F
- 3 pm87°Fdew point 68°F
- 6 pm84°Fdew point 68°F
- 9 pm76°Fdew point 69°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Athens Ben Epps Airport (2 mi away); average wind 4 mph; clear or few clouds in 61% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 25%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more17 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more26 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per August, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in August
Normal precipitation is 4.5 in; a dry August brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 6.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202007: average high 98°F
- Coolest August2013: average high 85°F
- Wettest August2016: 10.1 in
- Driest August2002: 0.1 in
- Highest reading106°F (August 22, 2007)
- Lowest reading56°F (August 1, 1997)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
August compared with July and September
| July | August | September | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 92°F | 90°F | 85°F |
| Normal low | 70°F | 69°F | 63°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 13.4 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -2°F from July and -5°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Cooler: Gatlinburg, TN122 mi · high 82°F · 14 wet days
How Athens ranks in August
- Normal high126th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days232nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days292nd most of 341
What to pack for Athens in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 90°F and about 26 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 459 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Athens in August?
The normal high is 90°F and the normal low is 69°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 106°F (August 22, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Athens in August?
About 10 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.6 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2016 (10.1 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.1 in).
Is August a good time to visit Athens?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Athens (40 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 17 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Athens Ben Epps Airport (USW00013873), 2.4 mi E of the city center, 785 ft (169 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: Winterville (USC00099486), 4.6 mi ENE of the city center, 890 ft (274 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Danielsville (USC00092517), 12 mi NNE of the city center, 780 ft (164 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Athens/Ben Epps Airport (723110-13873), 2.4 mi E of the city center, 784 ft (168 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.