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Current Weather in Athens, TN

Updated: Wed Sep 23rd 2026 11:00 PM EDT

Light Rain Shower

68^°F 20^°C

Feels Like 70^°F / 21^°C

Athens, TN weather condition is Light Rain Shower and 68°F.

Today's Weather in Athens,TN

The current weather in Athens TN as of 11:00 PM EDT on Wed Sep 23rd 2026, has a sky condition of Light Rain Shower with the visibility of 6 mile(s). It is 68 degrees fahrenheit but feels like 70 degrees with a forecasted high of 73 and low of 63. The barometric pressure is 30.14 - measured by inches of mercury - and is steady since its last observation. The humidity is 92 percent that's falling since the last report, with a dew point of 66 degrees fahrenheit which is rising. Wind direction is from the South-Southwest at 7.2 miles per hour, gusting at 13 miles per hour. Sunrise was at 7:27 AM and Sunset was at 7:34 PM. The moon phase is a Waxing Gibbous moon rising at 6:11 PM with 95% illumination. Thank you for listening to the weather report from LocalConditions.com!

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Barometer 30.14 inHg. steady
Humidity 92% falling
Heat Index 68°F
Wind from SSW. 7.2 mph
Wind Gust 13 miles per hour
Wind Chill 68°F
UV Index 0

Dew Point 66°F rising
Visibility 6 mi.
Sunrise 7:27 AM
Sunset 7:34 PM
Moonrise 6:11 PM
Moonset 4:33 AM
Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous Moon 95%

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Light Rain Shower

Light Rain Shower with a high of 73°F and a low of 63°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having a 90% chance with an estimated 0.87in. Winds will be light at 8mph at times. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 92%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 73° \| Lo 63°	92%	90% \| est. 0.87in	0%	7.8 mph

Scattered Showers

Scattered Showers with a high of 70°F and a low of 62°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 85% chance with an estimated 0.29in. Winds will be light at 8mph at times. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 89%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 70° \| Lo 62°	89%	85% \| est. 0.29in	0%	7.4 mph

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 74°F and a low of 56°F. 8% possible chance of rain predicted. Winds will be light at 8mph at times. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 74%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 74° \| Lo 56°	74%	8%	0%	7.8 mph

Overcast

Overcast with a high of 67°F and a low of 54°F. 11% possible chance of rain predicted. Winds will be light at 7mph at times. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 66%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 67° \| Lo 54°	66%	11%	0%	6.7 mph

Overcast

Overcast with a high of 74°F and a low of 56°F. 8% possible chance of rain predicted. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 11mph. Humidity levels are comfortable, sitting around 56%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 74° \| Lo 56°	56%	8%	0%	10.1 mph

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Hourly Temperature

The current temperature today is 68^°F. The morning temperature of 63°^F is lowest at 8am with the daytime high of 73°^F at 7pm and a low around 68°^F at 11am is expected.

Hourly Barometric Pressure

The highest pressure today is 30.15^inHg at 10am and lowest being 30.02^inHg at 1am.

Hourly Wind Speeds

The fastest wind is reported to be 7.8^mph at 10pm, while the slowest is 0.9^mph around 4am; expect wind gusts peaking 16.1^mph at 10pm.

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Current National Weather

Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in New Mexico and Southern High Plains - 09-23 to 09-25

Updated Wed Sep 23rd 2026, 4:09am PDT

Expect significant rainfall and potential flooding in New Mexico and the Southern High Plains through Thursday. Areas of the Ohio/Tennessee Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast will also experience heavy rains through Wednesday. Here's what to look out for:

New Mexico and Southern High Plains

From Wednesday through Thursday, New Mexico and surrounding areas will experience heavy showers and thunderstorms due to strong upper-level forces. This means lots of rain, so watch for flash flooding, especially in valleys, near burns scars, and in cities. There's a 40% chance of heavy rain in parts, expanding into West Texas, Arizona, and Colorado with chances dropping to 15% and 5% in some areas, respectively. The boundary moving towards the northern Plains by late Wednesday into Thursday will bring more showers and thunderstorms.

Ohio/Tennessee Valley and Mid-Atlantic

From now through Wednesday, regions like the Ohio/Tennessee Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast will remain moist and unstable with continued showers and thunderstorms. This could also lead to flash flooding. Meanwhile, along the surface trough, more severe thunderstorms can develop, especially over the Tennessee Valley. In southern Florida, expect daily heavy showers leading to possible flooding.

Chilly Temperatures and Cool Downs

A strong high-pressure area brings cooler temperatures to the Northern/Central Plains, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic, where highs will be in the 60s. Meanwhile, the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies will start cooling off as showers develop by the end of the week.

This weather report is relevant for ZIP codes 37303 and 37371, accurately covering areas of Athens, TN.