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Amsterdam, NY vs Athens, AL

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Highlights

On average, there are 197 sunny days per year in Athens. Amsterdam averages 177 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Athens, Alabama gets 54.7 inches of rain, on average, per year. Amsterdam, New York gets 44.8 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Athens averages 1.5 inches of snow per year. Amsterdam averages 73.3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Athens, Alabama
Summer High: the July high is around 90.1 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29.6
Rain: averages 54.7 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1.5 inches of snow a year

Amsterdam, New York
Summer High: the July high is around 81.1 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 11.2
Rain: averages 44.8 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 73.3 inches of snow a year

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Athens

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Athens is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Alabama.

7.2 / 10

May, October and September are the most pleasant months in Athens, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Amsterdam

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Amsterdam is 6.4 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in New York.

6.4 / 10

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Amsterdam, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Amsterdam, NY	Athens, AL
January	30° / 11°	50° / 30°
February	33° / 13°	55° / 33°
March	42° / 22°	64° / 40°
April	57° / 34°	73° / 48°
May	69° / 45°	80° / 57°
June	77° / 54°	87° / 65°
July	81° / 59°	90° / 68°
August	79° / 57°	90° / 67°
September	72° / 49°	85° / 60°
October	59° / 37°	74° / 48°
November	47° / 29°	63° / 39°
December	35° / 19°	53° / 32°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Amsterdam / Athens

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	30 / 19	13 / 11	10 / 1
February	0 / 0	27 / 14	10 / 11	7 / 0
March	0 / 0	26 / 7	11 / 11	6 / 0
April	0 / 0	13 / 1	12 / 10	1 / 0
May	0 / 2	1 / 0	13 / 11	0 / 0
June	1 / 10	0 / 0	12 / 11	0 / 0
July	2 / 16	0 / 0	11 / 11	0 / 0
August	1 / 17	0 / 0	11 / 9	0 / 0
September	0 / 6	1 / 0	11 / 8	0 / 0
October	0 / 0	10 / 2	12 / 8	0 / 0
November	0 / 0	19 / 8	12 / 10	3 / 0
December	0 / 0	28 / 17	13 / 11	8 / 0

July is the hottest month for Amsterdam with an average high temperature of 81.1°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in New York. In Amsterdam, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Amsterdam are June, August and July.

August is the hottest month for Athens with an average high temperature of 90.3°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Alabama. In Athens, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Athens are May, October and April.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Amsterdam with an average of 11.2°. This is colder than most places in New York.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Athens with an average of 29.6°. This is colder than most places in Alabama.

In Amsterdam, there are 4.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in New York.

In Athens, there are 51.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alabama.

In Amsterdam, there are 154.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New York.

In Athens, there are 67.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Alabama.

In Amsterdam, there are 12.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New York.

In Athens, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Alabama.

June is the wettest month in Amsterdam with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.6 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 44.8 inches in Amsterdam means that it is about average compared to other places in New York.

December is the wettest month in Athens with 5.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 3.4 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 29% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 54.7 inches in Athens means that it is drier than most places in Alabama.

January is the rainiest month in Amsterdam with 13.2 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 10.4 rainy days. There are 141.1 rainy days annually in Amsterdam, which is rainier than most places in New York. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 26% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.

December is the rainiest month in Athens with 11.2 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 7.8 rainy days. There are 121.5 rainy days annually in Athens, which is one of the rainiest places in Alabama. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 73.3 inches in Amsterdam means that it is snowier than most places in New York.

An annual snowfall of 1.5 inches in Athens means that it is snowier than most places in Alabama.

January is the snowiest month in Amsterdam with 23.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Athens with 0.7 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Amsterdam, NY vs Athens, AL

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Amsterdam / Athens

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Amsterdam with an average of 11.2°. This is colder than most places in New York.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Athens with an average of 29.6°. This is colder than most places in Alabama.

In Amsterdam, there are 4.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in New York.

In Athens, there are 51.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alabama.

In Amsterdam, there are 154.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New York.

In Athens, there are 67.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Alabama.

In Amsterdam, there are 12.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New York.

In Athens, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Alabama.

An annual snowfall of 73.3 inches in Amsterdam means that it is snowier than most places in New York.

An annual snowfall of 1.5 inches in Athens means that it is snowier than most places in Alabama.

January is the snowiest month in Amsterdam with 23.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Athens with 0.7 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.

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Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Amsterdam / Athens

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Amsterdam with an average of 11.2°. This is colder than most places in New York.January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Athens with an average of 29.6°. This is colder than most places in Alabama.

In Amsterdam, there are 4.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in New York.In Athens, there are 51.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alabama.

In Amsterdam, there are 154.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New York.In Athens, there are 67.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Alabama.

In Amsterdam, there are 12.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New York.In Athens, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Alabama.

An annual snowfall of 73.3 inches in Amsterdam means that it is snowier than most places in New York.An annual snowfall of 1.5 inches in Athens means that it is snowier than most places in Alabama.

January is the snowiest month in Amsterdam with 23.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.January is the snowiest month in Athens with 0.7 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.

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January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Amsterdam with an average of 11.2°. This is colder than most places in New York.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Athens with an average of 29.6°. This is colder than most places in Alabama.

In Amsterdam, there are 4.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in New York.

In Athens, there are 51.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Alabama.

In Amsterdam, there are 154.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in New York.

In Athens, there are 67.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Alabama.

In Amsterdam, there are 12.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in New York.

In Athens, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Alabama.

An annual snowfall of 73.3 inches in Amsterdam means that it is snowier than most places in New York.

An annual snowfall of 1.5 inches in Athens means that it is snowier than most places in Alabama.

January is the snowiest month in Amsterdam with 23.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Athens with 0.7 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.