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Athens, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Limestone County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
27,474
Population
657/sq mi density
$65,000
Median Income
$39,921 per capita
$253,700
Home Value
$306,542 Zillow
$834
Median Rent
25.2% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
24
Violent Crime/100K
3,063 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$253,700 home value, $834/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
24 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Athens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Area | 40.1 sq mi (103.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 657/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7790°N, 86.9508°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Limestone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pryor Field Regional (DCU) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.9 in |
Athens has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and August the driest (3.4").