Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Albany, NY Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 49°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 40.7"
- Annual precip
- 171d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Albany
Albany, New York averages 49°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 49°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 40.7"
- annual precipitation · 59" snow
- 171 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
49°F (10°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
40.7"
Annual Snow
59.2"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
49°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
40.7"
Plus 59.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Albany) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Albany area.
How Albany compares to every U.S. city
Albany's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Albany
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Albany's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.6" | 15.6" | 28.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3" | 13.7" | 25.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1" | 12.0" | 23.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1" | 1.6" | 9.2 | 0.1 |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4" | 0.1" | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.2 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.5 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9" | 0.3" | 5.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0" | 2.6" | 17.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3" | 13.3" | 25.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.6"
Snow: 15.6"
12.7 days with precipitation
February 2.3"
Snow: 13.7"
10.6 days with precipitation
March 3.1"
Snow: 12.0"
11.8 days with precipitation
April 3.1"
Snow: 1.6"
12.2 days with precipitation
May 3.4"
Snow: 0.1"
12.7 days with precipitation
June 4.0"
12.2 days with precipitation
July 4.5"
11.4 days with precipitation
August 3.8"
11.0 days with precipitation
September 3.7"
9.7 days with precipitation
October 3.9"
Snow: 0.3"
11.2 days with precipitation
November 3.0"
Snow: 2.6"
11.1 days with precipitation
December 3.3"
Snow: 13.3"
12.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 15
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
171 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,357
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
721
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65% | 8.2 | 25% | 43% |
| February | 64% | 9.3 | 27% | 43% |
| March | 59% | 9.2 | 29% | 41% |
| April | 57% | 8.2 | 31% | 34% |
| May | 65% | 7.4 | 28% | 30% |
| June | 67% | 6.6 | 33% | 17% |
| July | 71% | 5.8 | 34% | 18% |
| August | 72% | 5.7 | 36% | 18% |
| September | 75% | 6.3 | 35% | 28% |
| October | 70% | 7.6 | 26% | 42% |
| November | 72% | 8.1 | 18% | 51% |
| December | 70% | 8.5 | 22% | 49% |
What Albany's climate means for you
Albany runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 171 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,357 heating and 721 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Albany, NY
An annual average temperature of 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 39°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Albany, New York. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00014735 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Albany averages 40.7 inches of precipitation annually, with 59.2 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 171 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 27 and the first fall freeze near October 15. Turning to energy use, 6,357 heating degree days and 721 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Albany scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Albany, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Albany, New York is 49°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Albany get? ▼
Albany receives 40.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 59.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Albany? ▼
Albany has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Albany? ▼
Albany has approximately 171 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 27 and the first fall freeze around October 15.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Albany? ▼
Albany has 6,357 heating degree days and 721 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Albany climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014735 near Albany.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014735. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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