Athens, IL experiences a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold winters. Summers generally reach highs of the mid to upper 80s while winters are usually around the 20s. The area typically receives around 40 inches of precipitation annually, mainly between April and October. Snowfall is relatively mild, averaging around 17 inches each year. Athens is also affected by strong winds due to its location on the Prairieland Plains, bringing occasional warnings and advisories during gusty weather conditions.
Athens, Illinois gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Athens averages 17 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 198 sunny days per year in Athens. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Athens gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 103 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 17 inches of snow a year