Athens, Georgia has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 50.6 °F (low) to 73.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 51.3 Inches. Athens is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.2 °F | 54.1 °F | 4.64 in. |
| February | 35.3 °F | 57.7 °F | 4.48 in. |
| March | 41.4 °F | 65.8 °F | 4.56 in. |
| April | 49.0 °F | 73.9 °F | 3.71 in. |
| May | 57.8 °F | 80.9 °F | 3.55 in. |
| June | 65.9 °F | 87.3 °F | 5.23 in. |
| July | 69.3 °F | 90.2 °F | 4.39 in. |
| August | 68.5 °F | 88.8 °F | 4.47 in. |
| September | 62.3 °F | 83.6 °F | 3.95 in. |
| October | 51.0 °F | 74.3 °F | 3.64 in. |
| November | 39.8 °F | 64.5 °F | 3.83 in. |
| December | 34.6 °F | 56.2 °F | 4.82 in. |
| Annual | 50.6 °F | 73.1 °F | 51.27 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 40-50 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |