Weather on August 18
Albany, NY
55 Years of Data
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
59°F
Warmest
2002
81°F avg
Coldest
1979
54°F avg
About This Date
August 18th in Albany, NY typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 80°F and lows near 59°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 18th was in 2002 (81°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (54°F) — a 27°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 36% of August 18th dates historically, with the wettest August 18th recording 4.37" of rain. The last decade has been 1.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for August 18th in Albany, NY? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
1.1°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 74° | 54° | 64° | — | — |
| 2024 | 76° | 67° | 71° | 0.71" | — |
| 2023 | 79° | 63° | 71° | 1.83" | — |
| 2022 | 81° | 61° | 71° | — | — |
| 2021 | 80° | 67° | 73° | — | — |
| 2020 | 77° | 55° | 66° | 0.03" | — |
| 2019 | 87° | 67° | 77° | 0.97" | — |
| 2018 | 77° | 68° | 73° | 0.1" | — |
| 2017 | 77° | 71° | 74° | 4.37" | — |
| 2016 | 86° | 64° | 75° | — | — |
| 2015 | 91° | 70° | 80° | — | — |
| 2014 | 76° | 56° | 66° | — | — |
| 2013 | 74° | 58° | 66° | — | — |
| 2012 | 76° | 60° | 68° | 0.03" | — |
| 2011 | 82° | 64° | 73° | — | — |
| 2010 | 86° | 60° | 73° | — | — |
| 2009 | 90° | 70° | 80° | 0.2" | — |
| 2008 | 85° | 63° | 74° | — | — |
| 2007 | 72° | 52° | 62° | — | — |
| 2006 | 85° | 63° | 74° | — | — |
| 2005 | 78° | 56° | 67° | — | — |
| 2004 | 78° | 62° | 70° | — | — |
| 2003 | 82° | 63° | 72° | 0.03" | — |
| 2002warmest | 92° | 71° | 81° | — | — |
| 2001 | 80° | 63° | 71° | — | — |
| 2000 | 69° | 47° | 58° | — | — |
| 1999 | 81° | 65° | 73° | 0.28" | — |
| 1998 | 79° | 59° | 69° | 0.18" | — |
| 1997 | 77° | 55° | 66° | 0.1" | — |
| 1996 | 81° | 57° | 69° | — | — |
| 1995 | 88° | 63° | 75° | — | — |
| 1994 | 69° | 65° | 67° | 3.91" | — |
| 1993 | 81° | 63° | 72° | 0.03" | — |
| 1992 | 77° | 58° | 67° | 0.81" | — |
| 1991 | 81° | 69° | 75° | 0.28" | — |
| 1990 | 90° | 68° | 79° | 0.97" | — |
| 1989 | 79° | 51° | 65° | — | — |
| 1988 | 77° | 52° | 64° | — | — |
| 1987 | 86° | 63° | 74° | — | — |
| 1986 | 84° | 68° | 76° | — | — |
| 1985 | 83° | 52° | 67° | — | — |
| 1984 | 77° | 50° | 64° | — | — |
| 1983 | 76° | 66° | 71° | 2.13" | — |
| 1982 | 76° | 50° | 63° | — | — |
| 1981 | 78° | 40° | 59° | — | — |
| 1980 | 82° | 54° | 68° | 0.3" | — |
| 1979coldest | 60° | 49° | 54° | 1.27" | — |
| 1978 | 80° | 57° | 69° | — | — |
| 1977 | 74° | 48° | 61° | — | — |
| 1976 | 78° | 50° | 64° | — | — |
| 1975 | 80° | 56° | 68° | — | — |
| 1974 | 82° | 56° | 69° | — | — |
| 1973 | 83° | 60° | 71° | — | — |
| 1972 | 78° | 61° | 69° | — | — |
| 1971 | 86° | 52° | 69° | — | — |
55 years of data from ALBANY