Athens, GA weather in June
Expect hot, humid weather with frequent rain in Athens in June, with highs near 89°F and lows near 67°F. Rain falls on about 11 days.
- Normal high
- 89°F
- Normal low
- 67°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 19
- dew point 65°F+
How June changes from start to finish
| June 1 | June 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 86°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 63°F | 69°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:23 am / 8:39 pm | 6:25 am / 8:48 pm |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | 14.4 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 June day
- 6 am68°Fdew point 65°F
- 9 am77°Fdew point 67°F
- Noon84°Fdew point 66°F
- 3 pm85°Fdew point 65°F
- 6 pm83°Fdew point 65°F
- 9 pm75°Fdew point 66°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Athens Ben Epps Airport (2 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 61% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 24%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more13 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more19 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
Average days per June, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in June
Normal precipitation is 4.9 in; a dry June brings about 2.5 in and a wet one about 6.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How June varies from year to year
- Warmest June, 1991-20202011: average high 94°F
- Coolest June1997: average high 81°F
- Wettest June1994: 13.3 in
- Driest June2008: 1.2 in
- Highest reading109°F (June 29, 2012)
- Lowest reading50°F (June 7, 2000)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
June compared with May and July
| May | June | July | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 82°F | 89°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 59°F | 67°F | 70°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | 14.4 h | 14.2 h |
Highs change by +7°F from May and +3°F into July.
Nearby alternatives in June
- Cooler: Gatlinburg, TN122 mi · high 80°F · 15 wet days
How Athens ranks in June
- Normal high100th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days276th driest of 378
- Comfortable days244th most of 340
What to pack for Athens in June
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 89°F and about 19 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.4 hours of daylight and highs near 89°F
Heating and cooling
June has 1 heating degree days and 382 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Athens in June?
The normal high is 89°F and the normal low is 67°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest June reading was 109°F (June 29, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Athens in June?
About 11 days in June have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.9 in. The wettest June in 1991-2020 was in 1994 (13.3 in); the driest was in 2008 (1.2 in).
Is June a good time to visit Athens?
June ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Athens (45 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 13 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.