Current Weather and Forecast in Albany, NY
New York, United States 🇺🇸
· Local time 07:30
Updated 2 hours ago
Albany hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 59°F (15°C) is about 4°F (2°C) below the typical October high of 63°F (17°C).
Now
8 AM
9 AM
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
6:28 PM
Sunset
7 PM
8 PM
9 PM
10 PM
11 PM
12 AM
1 AM
2 AM
3 AM
4 AM
5 AM
6 AM
Current conditions in detail
Wind
8 mph
WNW · gusts 26 mph
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
1% chance today
Albany weather tomorrow (Wednesday, October 7)
Tomorrow in Albany looks sunny, with a high of 69° and an overnight low of 40°. Rain is unlikely (4% chance). Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 4 (moderate).
High / Low
69° / 40°
Precipitation
4%
Sunrise / sunset
06:59 AM / 06:26 PM
Albany 14-day forecast
Today
Sunny
High 59°
Low 42°
Chance of precipitation:
1%
Wed, Oct 7
Wednesday
Sunny
High 69°
Low 40°
Chance of precipitation:
4%
Thu, Oct 8
Thursday
Sunny
High 70°
Low 51°
Chance of precipitation:
36%
Fri, Oct 9
Friday
Sunny
High 63°
Low 47°
Chance of precipitation:
5%
Sat, Oct 10
Saturday
Sunny
High 70°
Low 43°
Chance of precipitation:
3%
Sun, Oct 11
Sunday
Overcast
High 74°
Low 51°
Chance of precipitation:
9%
Mon, Oct 12
Monday
Overcast
High 70°
Low 50°
Chance of precipitation:
18%
Tue, Oct 13
Tuesday
Overcast
High 51°
Low 50°
Chance of precipitation:
24%
Wed, Oct 14
Wednesday
Overcast
High 63°
Low 47°
Chance of precipitation:
12%
Thu, Oct 15
Thursday
Overcast
High 69°
Low 49°
Chance of precipitation:
11%
Fri, Oct 16
Friday
Sunny
High 70°
Low 55°
Chance of precipitation:
8%
Sat, Oct 17
Saturday
Sunny
High 60°
Low 48°
Chance of precipitation:
73%
Sun, Oct 18
Sunday
Sunny
High 54°
Low 41°
Chance of precipitation:
17%
Mon, Oct 19
Monday
Sunny
High 49°
Low 38°
Chance of precipitation:
43%
About the weather in Albany
Albany has a humid subtropical climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 19°. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 134 days.
Albany climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
What is the hottest month in Albany?
July, averaging 84°F (29°C) by day and 65°F (18°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 100°F (38°C).
Is there snow in Albany?
Yes - about 19 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated November through April.
What is the rainiest month in Albany?
July, at 4.8 inches (121 mm) over about 13 days. February is the driest month, at 2.8 inches (71 mm).
Which month is coolest in Albany?
January, with highs of 35°F (2°C) and lows near 19°F (-7°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -18°F (-28°C).
When should I visit Albany?
May to October is the sweet spot for Albany - these are the warmest and brightest weeks of the year. Expect 75°F (24°C) in the afternoon and around 11 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in May.
Is Albany humid?
Relative humidity averages 70% across the year, which reads as fairly humid. Paired with July heat, muggy afternoons are routine.