January weather in Athens, TN
The average temperature in Athens in January is 38.4°F (28.2°F–48.6°F). Average precipitation: 5.56 inches. Average snowfall is 1.0 inches.
January is a winter month in Athens, and is cooler than the annual average of 58.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 12 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 51m. For travel, January is a wet month.
Avg High
48.6°F
Avg Low
28.2°F
Precipitation
5.56 in
Snow
1.0 in
January records in Athens
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 73.0°F (1985) | 6.1°F (1977) | 1.54 in (2011) |
| January 2 | 77.0°F (2022) | 8.1°F (1977) | 2.65 in (1972) |
| January 3 | 66.0°F (2000) | 6.1°F (1979) | 2.66 in (2020) |
| January 4 | 70.0°F (2023) | 6.1°F (1979) | 2.65 in (1982) |
| January 5 | 70.0°F (1997) | 5.0°F (1969) | 1.03 in (1971) |
| January 6 | 69.1°F (2005) | 7.0°F (1969) | 1.26 in (2025) |
| January 7 | 69.1°F (1998) | 1.0°F (2014) | 3.92 in (2009) |
| January 8 | 72.0°F (2008) | 1.0°F (1970) | 1.31 in (1994) |
| January 9 | 70.0°F (2008) | -5.1°F (1970) | 2.25 in (2024) |
| January 10 | 66.0°F (2026) | -0.9°F (1970) | 2.27 in (1965) |
| January 11 | 69.1°F (1975) | -4.0°F (1982) | 1.88 in (1974) |
| January 12 | 73.0°F (2020) | -0.9°F (1982) | 2.02 in (1994) |
| January 13 | 72.0°F (2013) | 5.0°F (1977) | 1.43 in (1989) |
| January 14 | 70.0°F (1972) | 6.1°F (1963) | 1.70 in (2013) |
| January 15 | 73.0°F (2017) | 7.0°F (1964) | 2.61 in (2013) |
| January 16 | 71.1°F (2017) | 0.0°F (1972) | 1.63 in (2013) |
| January 17 | 70.0°F (1990) | -6.0°F (1977) | 0.62 in (2010) |
| January 18 | 69.1°F (1974) | -6.0°F (1977) | 1.47 in (2006) |
| January 19 | 68.0°F (1996) | -2.9°F (1994) | 3.35 in (2001) |
| January 20 | 69.1°F (2023) | -2.0°F (1994) | 2.00 in (1988) |
| January 21 | 69.1°F (2017) | -16.1°F (1985) | 1.86 in (1982) |
| January 22 | 70.0°F (1999) | -16.1°F (1985) | 1.08 in (2007) |
| January 23 | 73.0°F (1999) | 8.1°F (1978) | 2.00 in (1971) |
| January 24 | 70.0°F (1964) | -8.0°F (1963) | 1.76 in (2019) |
| January 25 | 72.0°F (1972) | -8.0°F (1963) | 2.56 in (2010) |
| January 26 | 70.0°F (1967) | 6.1°F (1963) | 1.71 in (1976) |
| January 27 | 68.0°F (1967) | 5.0°F (1986) | 2.68 in (1996) |
| January 28 | 72.0°F (1999) | 0.0°F (1986) | 1.50 in (1997) |
| January 29 | 72.0°F (1975) | 0.0°F (1977) | 0.82 in (1974) |
| January 30 | 70.0°F (1975) | -16.1°F (1966) | 1.24 in (2010) |
| January 31 | 73.9°F (2002) | -14.1°F (1966) | 3.58 in (2013) |