In 2015, the climate in Athens, NY was generally mild with temperatures ranging between 40 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year. The average temperature in January is 31 degrees Fahrenheit with averages increasing as the year progresses all the way up to 75 degrees Fahrenheit for an average July temperature. Rainfall is moderate in Athens, averaging around 4 inches per month during the summer months and dropping down to an average of 2 inches for December and January. On average, Athens sees about 7 snow days each winter season, with accumulation of 1 to 3 inches on each day. Overall, it's a pleasant climate that rarely experiences extreme weather conditions or temperature variation.
Athens (zip 12015), New York gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Athens (zip 12015) averages 43 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 180 sunny days per year in Athens (zip 12015). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Athens (zip 12015) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 114 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 43 inches of snow a year