Athens, Texas has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 55.5 °F (low) to 76.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 44.3 Inches. Athens is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.6 °F | 57.3 °F | 3.54 in. |
| February | 40.2 °F | 61.6 °F | 3.71 in. |
| March | 47.0 °F | 69.0 °F | 4.08 in. |
| April | 53.9 °F | 76.0 °F | 3.92 in. |
| May | 63.4 °F | 83.0 °F | 4.5 in. |
| June | 70.8 °F | 89.8 °F | 3.98 in. |
| July | 73.6 °F | 93.5 °F | 2.27 in. |
| August | 73.1 °F | 94.5 °F | 2.45 in. |
| September | 66.7 °F | 88.8 °F | 3.05 in. |
| October | 56.0 °F | 78.6 °F | 5.12 in. |
| November | 45.8 °F | 67.4 °F | 3.49 in. |
| December | 38.6 °F | 59.2 °F | 4.22 in. |
| Annual | 55.5 °F | 76.6 °F | 44.33 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 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 | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |