What is today's weather forecast for Athens, OH?

Today's forecast for Athens shows a low of 46 degrees Fahrenheit. A 20 percent chance of rain after 3am.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Athens, OH?

The 7-day forecast for Athens shows highs from 47 to 66 degrees and lows from 28 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 6 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Athens, OH this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Athens this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (20% chance), Saturday (60% chance), Monday (30% chance), Tuesday (70% chance), Thursday (50% chance), Friday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Athens weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Athens forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Athens, OH Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

41°F
Feels Like 41°F

Humidity 87% Dew Point 37°F Wind Calm Barometer N/A

Visibility 1.24 mi.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 1.6 miles W of central Athens
at 1:55 AM Sat, Nov 15, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

FriNov 14

20%

SatNov 15

20%

SunNov 16

MonNov 17

TueNov 18

70%

WedNov 19

ThuNov 20

40%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Variable high temperatures through the week, ranging from 47°F to 66°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 5 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 1°F above the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 54°F with lows around 31°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - The first major snowstorm of the season hit the Southern and Central Rockies, producing 12 inches at the Brian Head ski resort in Utah overnight. Strong and gusty winds associated with the storm reached 52 mph at Ruidoso NM. In the eastern U.S., the temperature at Washington D.C. soared to 68 degrees, just three days after being buried under more than a foot of snow.

Athens, OH 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Friday Nov 14

Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Light southwest wind.

Saturday Nov 15

Day: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Night: Rain and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a slight chance of rain between midnight and 2am. Cloudy, then gradual clearing toward daybreak, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: Sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Monday Nov 17

Day: Sunny, with a high near 50.

Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Thursday Nov 20

Day: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Friday Nov 21

Day: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

About Athens, OH

Athens is a city in Athens County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. The population was 23,849 at the 2020 United States census. Located along the Hocking River within Appalachian Ohio about 65 miles (105 km) southeast of Columbus, Athens is best known as the home of Ohio University, a large public research university with an undergraduate and graduate enrollment of more than 21,000 students. It is the principal city of the Athens micropolitan area.

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