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Weather & Climate in Athens, ON
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Athens has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Area | 50.0 sq mi (129.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6334°N, 75.9494°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
89 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jun 23, 2010 | 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada | M5.4 | 144 km | 19 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M5.1 | 129 km | 13 km |
| Apr 18, 1998 | 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada | M4.1 | 129 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2006 | 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada | M4.0 | 125 km | 11 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 1 km E of Thurso, Canada | M3.8 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 2003 | 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York | M3.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M3.6 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Apr 23, 2023 | New York | M3.6 | 86 km | 9 km |
| May 28, 2002 | 11 km WNW of Shawville, Canada | M3.4 | 123 km | 18 km |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York | M3.3 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 2010 | 28 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada | M3.3 | 143 km | 23 km |
| Jun 11, 2008 | 6 km NNE of Buckingham, Canada | M3.3 | 120 km | 18 km |
| Jul 15, 2015 | 15 km SSE of Hawkesbury, Canada | M3.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1997 | 0 km WSW of Lyons Falls, New York | M3.2 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jun 24, 2010 | 27 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada | M3.2 | 142 km | 17 km |
| Aug 24, 2011 | 13 km ENE of Saint Regis Falls, New York | M3.2 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2006 | 10 km S of L'Orignal, Canada | M3.2 | 139 km | 14 km |
| Sep 9, 2015 | 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada | M3.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2010 | 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada | M3.1 | 143 km | 18 km |
| Jul 31, 2017 | 30 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada | M3.1 | 144 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in |
Athens has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 15°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and March the driest (2.4").