Albany, NY Weather
Albany hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 69°F (21°C) is about 13°F (7°C) below the typical August high of 82°F (28°C).
Current conditions in detail
Albany weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18)
Tomorrow in Albany looks mist, with a high of 52° and an overnight low of 33°. Precipitation chance is modest at 26%. Winds top out near 3 mph, and the UV index reaches 7 (high).
Albany 14-day forecast
About the weather in Albany
Albany has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 35°F (2°C) in January to around 84°F (29°C) in July, and the city records roughly 134 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Albany weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 84°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 35°F (2°C)
- Record high: 100°F (38°C) · Record low: -18°F (-28°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: July (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 19 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 84°F (29°C) and overnight lows stay near 65°F (18°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 35°F (2°C) and lows around 19°F (-7°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 100°F (38°C) and dropped as low as -18°F (-28°C).
Rain, sun and snow
July is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.8 inches (121 mm) of rain over 13 days, while February is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.7 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 19 days in a typical year, mostly from November through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Albany stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 58°F (14°C) and nights around 38°F (3°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season, plus around 4 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Albany is hot, with daytime highs averaging 81°F (27°C) and nights around 62°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Albany stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 62°F (17°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Albany is bitterly cold, with daytime highs averaging 37°F (3°C) and nights around 22°F (-6°C); expect showers on roughly 32 days across the season, plus around 14 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
Average temperatures in Albany by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 19° | 10 | 3.0 in | 5.4 h/day | 68% |
| February | 38° | 19° | 10 | 2.8 in | 6.4 h/day | 67% |
| March | 46° | 27° | 11 | 3.4 in | 7.7 h/day | 65% |
| April | 57° | 38° | 13 | 4.5 in | 8.2 h/day | 66% |
| May | 70° | 49° | 10 | 3.0 in | 10.2 h/day | 68% |
| June | 78° | 58° | 13 | 3.7 in | 11.2 h/day | 70% |
| July | 84° | 65° | 13 | 4.8 in | 11.7 h/day | 72% |
| August | 82° | 64° | 12 | 4.2 in | 11.2 h/day | 74% |
| September | 75° | 57° | 10 | 4.3 in | 9.5 h/day | 75% |
| October | 63° | 46° | 10 | 4.2 in | 7.3 h/day | 75% |
| November | 49° | 34° | 10 | 3.3 in | 6.3 h/day | 72% |
| December | 40° | 26° | 12 | 3.9 in | 4.9 h/day | 74% |