August weather in Athens, IL
The average temperature in Athens in August is 72.5°F (61.7°F–83.3°F). Average precipitation: 3.27 inches.
August is a summer month in Athens, and is warmer than the annual average of 52°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.6°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 9 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 35m. For travel, August is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
83.3°F
Avg Low
61.7°F
Precipitation
3.27 in
Daylight
13h 35m
August records in Athens
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 96.1°F (2006) | 59.0°F (2009) | 1.17 in (2024) |
| August 2 | 95.0°F (2006) | 55.0°F (2009) | 0.35 in (2023) |
| August 3 | 97.0°F (2006) | 55.0°F (2009) | 0.80 in (2001) |
| August 4 | 95.0°F (2005) | 59.0°F (2000) | 0.17 in (2022) |
| August 5 | 93.0°F (2008) | 57.9°F (2004) | 0.96 in (2007) |
| August 6 | 91.0°F (2007) | 52.0°F (2004) | 1.88 in (2008) |
| August 7 | 91.9°F (2006) | 48.9°F (2004) | 1.25 in (2023) |
| August 8 | 95.0°F (2007) | 54.0°F (2004) | 0.82 in (2014) |
| August 9 | 93.9°F (2005) | 55.0°F (2004) | 1.85 in (2021) |
| August 10 | 95.0°F (2001) | 57.0°F (2003) | 1.22 in (2023) |
| August 11 | 95.0°F (2010) | 50.0°F (2004) | 0.71 in (2020) |
| August 12 | 96.1°F (2005) | 46.0°F (2004) | 0.73 in (2023) |
| August 13 | 97.0°F (2007) | 46.9°F (2004) | 1.58 in (2016) |
| August 14 | 91.9°F (2010) | 48.0°F (2004) | 1.16 in (2010) |
| August 15 | 93.9°F (2007) | 46.9°F (2004) | 0.53 in (2024) |
| August 16 | 97.0°F (2007) | 46.9°F (2004) | 1.73 in (2024) |
| August 17 | 91.9°F (2003) | 50.0°F (2004) | 2.93 in (2018) |
| August 18 | 97.0°F (2000) | 55.9°F (2008) | 1.43 in (2009) |
| August 19 | 91.0°F (2005) | 55.0°F (2008) | 1.11 in (2002) |
| August 20 | 93.0°F (2005) | 55.0°F (2001) | 1.18 in (2009) |
| August 21 | 91.9°F (2003) | 50.0°F (2004) | 1.47 in (2014) |
| August 22 | 98.1°F (2003) | 53.1°F (2004) | 0.38 in (2019) |
| August 23 | 95.0°F (2001) | 53.1°F (2009) | 1.96 in (2001) |
| August 24 | 93.9°F (2007) | 53.1°F (2009) | 0.90 in (2002) |
| August 25 | 88.0°F (2003) | 53.1°F (2009) | 1.07 in (2016) |
| August 26 | 93.9°F (2003) | 55.9°F (2008) | 3.01 in (2004) |
| August 27 | 98.1°F (2003) | 54.0°F (2010) | 0.24 in (2006) |
| August 28 | 93.0°F (2003) | 54.0°F (2010) | 1.70 in (2016) |
| August 29 | 96.1°F (2007) | 54.0°F (2010) | 2.87 in (2018) |
| August 30 | 96.1°F (2000) | 51.1°F (2009) | 0.57 in (2022) |
| August 31 | 93.0°F (2000) | 48.9°F (2009) | 1.71 in (2016) |