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Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 8 Oct 12:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Riceville TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, mainly after 7am. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 71. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 71 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Saturday
Showers, mainly after 7am. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 71. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Riceville TN
 35.4°N 84.69°W (Elev. 899 ft)
Last Update:
12:30 pm EDT Oct 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Oct 8, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 14, 2026
 
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