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

Today's forecast for Athens shows a low of 26 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

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

The 7-day forecast for Athens shows highs from 45 to 53 degrees and lows from 26 to 36 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Athens, TN this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Athens this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (90% chance), Friday (40% chance), Saturday (20% chance), Sunday (30% chance), Wednesday (20% 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, TN Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

28°F
Feels Like 28°F

Humidity 100% Dew Point 28°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.18 in.

Visibility 9 mi.

Report from a NOAA weather station 3.3 mi. SSE of central Athens
at 2:35 AM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 3

ThuDec 4

FriDec 5

40%

SatDec 6

SunDec 7

30%

MonDec 8

TueDec 9

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 45°F to 51°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 3°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 51°F with lows around 31°F.

This Date in Weather History

1838 - Cleveland Abbe, an American meteorologist and advocate of time zones, was born on this day. He was trained as an astronomer and appointed the director of the Cincinnati Observatory in 1868. He eventually turned to meteorology and inaugurated a public weather service that served as a model for today's National Weather Service.

Athens, TN 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 3

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Night: Showers, mainly after 10pm. Low around 34. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday Dec 5

Day: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Calm wind.

Night: Cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Calm wind.

Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

About Athens, TN

Athens is the county seat of McMinn County, Tennessee, United States and the principal city of the Athens Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 53,569. The city is located almost equidistantly between the major cities of Knoxville and Chattanooga. The population was 14,084 at the 2020 census. The population of the zipcode area is at 23,726

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