January weather in Athens, AL
The average temperature in Athens in January is 42.4°F (33.5°F–51.3°F). Average precipitation: 5.52 inches. Average snowfall is 0.5 inches.
January is a winter month in Athens, and is cooler than the annual average of 62.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 17.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 55m. For travel, January is a wet month.
Avg High
51.3°F
Avg Low
33.5°F
Precipitation
5.52 in
Snow
0.5 in
January records in Athens
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 78.1°F (2022) | 15.1°F (2018) | 2.05 in (2011) |
| January 2 | 75.9°F (2006) | 10.0°F (2018) | 2.26 in (2020) |
| January 3 | 72.0°F (2023) | 12.0°F (2001) | 2.53 in (2015) |
| January 4 | 72.0°F (2004) | 12.0°F (2001) | 1.49 in (2007) |
| January 5 | 70.0°F (2005) | 9.0°F (1995) | 3.97 in (1949) |
| January 6 | 68.0°F (2012) | 8.1°F (2014) | 3.84 in (1950) |
| January 7 | 70.0°F (2008) | 5.0°F (2014) | 3.16 in (1998) |
| January 8 | 70.0°F (2019) | 6.1°F (2015) | 3.27 in (1946) |
| January 9 | 68.0°F (2008) | 10.9°F (2010) | 1.89 in (1997) |
| January 10 | 69.1°F (2006) | 12.9°F (2010) | 1.79 in (1952) |
| January 11 | 71.1°F (2020) | 3.9°F (1997) | 1.60 in (2012) |
| January 12 | 71.1°F (2017) | 5.0°F (1997) | 1.32 in (2015) |
| January 13 | 71.1°F (2007) | 10.9°F (1997) | 1.31 in (1999) |
| January 14 | 73.9°F (2017) | 10.9°F (2011) | 1.68 in (2020) |
| January 15 | 68.0°F (2017) | 10.9°F (1994) | 1.68 in (2013) |
| January 16 | 72.0°F (2017) | 7.0°F (1994) | 3.62 in (1954) |
| January 17 | 69.1°F (2023) | 5.0°F (2024) | 2.17 in (2006) |
| January 18 | 68.0°F (2023) | 3.9°F (1994) | 2.75 in (2001) |
| January 19 | 66.9°F (2023) | 0.0°F (1994) | 2.47 in (2019) |
| January 20 | 71.1°F (2017) | 1.0°F (1994) | 1.41 in (1947) |
| January 21 | 72.0°F (1999) | 8.1°F (2024) | 4.39 in (1954) |
| January 22 | 71.1°F (1999) | 9.0°F (2025) | 4.95 in (1999) |
| January 23 | 70.0°F (2002) | 7.0°F (2003) | 1.68 in (2012) |
| January 24 | 66.0°F (2002) | 3.0°F (2003) | 2.29 in (2010) |
| January 25 | 77.0°F (2021) | 16.0°F (2000) | 1.93 in (2026) |
| January 26 | 69.1°F (1999) | 14.0°F (2026) | 1.15 in (1994) |
| January 27 | 66.9°F (1999) | 10.9°F (2026) | 2.15 in (1962) |
| January 28 | 64.9°F (1999) | 10.9°F (2014) | 2.00 in (1994) |
| January 29 | 70.0°F (2002) | 5.0°F (2014) | 1.16 in (2001) |
| January 30 | 75.0°F (2002) | 7.0°F (2014) | 1.80 in (1950) |
| January 31 | 75.9°F (2002) | 14.0°F (2007) | 2.02 in (1957) |