Athens, MO has a humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers, cold and snowy winters, and mild springs and autumns. Average temperatures range from highs in the mid 90s during summer and lows around 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit in wintertime. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year and averages around 48 inches annually. Snowfall averages around 15 inches each year, usually occurring from late November through early March. Athens typically experiences all four seasons with extended periods of mild weather.
Athens, Missouri gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Athens averages 20 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 216 sunny days per year in Athens. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Athens gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 88 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 37 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 20 inches of snow a year