Athens, GA weather in July
July in Athens: hot and oppressively humid, with frequent rain. Highs 92°F, lows 70°F, rain on about 11 days. This is the peak of the warm season in Athens. Midday heat is the main thing to plan around.
- Normal high
- 92°F
- Normal low
- 70°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 27
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 91°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 70°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:26 am / 8:48 pm | 6:44 am / 8:35 pm |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | 13.8 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 July day
- 6 am71°Fdew point 68°F
- 9 am79°Fdew point 70°F
- Noon86°Fdew point 69°F
- 3 pm88°Fdew point 68°F
- 6 pm85°Fdew point 68°F
- 9 pm78°Fdew point 69°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Athens Ben Epps Airport (2 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 64% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 22%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more20 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more27 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 4.2 in; a dry July brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 5.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20201993: average high 98°F
- Coolest July1994: average high 86°F
- Wettest July2001: 10.4 in
- Driest July2009: 1.3 in
- Highest reading108°F (July 1, 2012)
- Lowest reading57°F (July 2, 2008)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 89°F | 92°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 67°F | 70°F | 69°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | 14.2 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +3°F from June and -2°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Cooler: Gatlinburg, TN122 mi · high 83°F · 15 wet days
How Athens ranks in July
- Normal high99th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days253rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days281st most of 340
What to pack for Athens in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 92°F and about 27 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.2 hours of daylight and highs near 92°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 496 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Athens in July?
The normal high is 92°F and the normal low is 70°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 108°F (July 1, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Athens in July?
About 11 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.2 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2001 (10.4 in); the driest was in 2009 (1.3 in).
Is July a good time to visit Athens?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Athens (40 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 20 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.