Athens, LA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Athens, a village in Claiborne County, Louisiana.
Overnight
49°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Athens
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 49°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Wednesday | 72°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 45°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
| Thursday | 76°F | Sunny | 0 mph | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 49°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 0% |
| Friday | 75°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Friday Night | 45°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Saturday | 68°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 40°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph N | 8% |
| Sunday | 67°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 3% |
| Sunday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 1% |
| Monday | 70°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 3% |
| Monday Night | 40°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 1% |
| Tuesday | 73°F | Sunny | 0 mph | 3% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Athens (32.658, -93.028). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Athens
Last spring frost
Mar 30
First fall frost
Nov 6
Growing season
221 days
Hardiness zone
8b
More local growing data for Athens: nearby ZIP 71003 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Louisiana frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Homer 1N, La (12.6 mi from Athens). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.