Location & Surroundings
Athens is a settlement in Kentucky, United States, at 291 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lexington, 11 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 645 km to the east. The nearest airport is Codell Airport, 15 km away.
Also known as: Crossplains · ایتھنز، کینٹکی
Overview
Athens is human settlement in Fayette County, Kentucky, United States of America.
It is located in Lexington, United States.
Also known as: Athens, Kentucky
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Lexington
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 56' 57" N, 84° 21' 51" W
- Elevation 291 m (DEM: 292 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 74 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:11
- Sunrise 07:30
- Sunset 19:25
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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ایتھنز، کینٹکی
Weather in Athens
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Athens, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 26.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 524 W/m2.
Temperature
17.9 C
Wind
2.2 m/s N (359 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
1 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 17.9 | 2.2 | 359 | 55 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.0 | 2.4 | 86 | 87 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.0 | 2.0 | 114 | 88 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.4 | 1.3 | 145 | 34 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 524.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.3 | 1.6 | 123 | 50 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 385.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.9 | 2.6 | 171 | 66 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.1 | 2.6 | 177 | 69 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.4 | 4.6 | 224 | 25 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 481.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.8 | 2.4 | 204 | 40 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 327.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.2 | 3.8 | 172 | 58 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.6 | 3.5 | 178 | 63 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.3 | 6.8 | 233 | 31 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 500.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.2 | 6.6 | 186 | 51 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 359.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Athens?
Now 17.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 12.0 to 26.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 524 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Athens today?
Sunrise around 07:30 and sunset around 19:25 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Athens?
Local time is 02:11. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Athens?
Athens is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Athens?
Elevation about 291 m. DEM 292 m.
Where is Athens located?
It is at 37.94925, -84.36410 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Athens in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)