Albany Weather History
New York · US States · Weather data 1976–today
Albany sits 4748km from the equator, 10m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with hot summers and cold, snowy winters (Hot-summer humid continental climate). Its record high is 37.8°C, set 2022-08-04, its record low -29.2°C, set 1994-01-27.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Albany
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Albany?
The highest temperature in this record for Albany is 37.8°C, measured on 2022-08-04. That is a recorded daily value from Albany's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Albany?
The lowest temperature in this record for Albany is -29.2°C, measured on 1994-01-27. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Albany get a year?
Albany averages 1134mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 130 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Albany?
On 2026-07-29, 200.6mm fell on Albany, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 18% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Albany get a year?
Albany averages 3105 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 8.5 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Albany?
Across the summer months Albany averages a daytime high near 26.1°C, while winter nights average -7.5°C. The seasons here are set from Albany's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Albany?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Albany is 41 km/h, on 2024-03-11. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
