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Albany, NY Weather on August 12
August 12th in Albany, NY typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 80°F and lows near 60°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 12th was in 2016 (83°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (57°F) — a 26°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 29% of August 12th dates historically, with the wettest August 12th recording 1.13" of rain. The last decade has been 1.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on August 12
Planning for August 12th in Albany, NY? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
August 12 Weather Records for Albany
- •The all-time record high for August 12th in Albany, NY is 94°F, set in 2002.
- •The coldest August 12th on record dropped to 46°F in 1987.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on August 12th in 4 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), August 12th was 5°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 12 ever in Albany?
The warmest August 12 in Albany, NY reached 94°F in 2002. That is 14°F above the long-term average high of 80°F.
What was the coldest August 12 ever in Albany?
The coldest August 12 in Albany, NY dropped to 46°F in 1987. That is 14°F below the long-term average low of 60°F.
What is the average temperature on August 12 in Albany?
On August 12, Albany averages a high of 80°F and a low of 60°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from ALBANY.
How many years of weather data are available for August 12 in Albany?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 12 in Albany, NY, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
August 12 Weather History in Albany
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 74°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 81°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 79°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 88°F | 70°F | 0.61" | -- |
| 2020 | 83°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 86°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 79°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 81°F | 63°F | 0.59" | -- |
| 2016 | 93°F | 73°F | 0.39" | -- |
| 2015 | 82°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 75°F | 66°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2013 | 82°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 83°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 81°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 80°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 81°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 76°F | 59°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2007 | 86°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 75°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 89°F | 70°F | 0.41" | -- |
| 2004 | 76°F | 66°F | 1.13" | -- |
| 2003 | 84°F | 70°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2002 | 94°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 75°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 73°F | 60°F | 1.03" | -- |
| 1999 | 86°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 77°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 78°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 73°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 82°F | 69°F | 0.12" | -- |
| 1994 | 80°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 78°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 75°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 83°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 87°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 69°F | 60°F | 0.87" | -- |
| 1988 | 93°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 79°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 75°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 77°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 83°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 61°F | 57°F | 0.26" | -- |
| 1982 | 75°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 82°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 79°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 60°F | 54°F | 0.74" | -- |
| 1978 | 75°F | 65°F | 0.24" | -- |
| 1977 | 71°F | 57°F | 0.04" | -- |
| 1976 | 85°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 86°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 84°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 83°F | 64°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 1972 | 78°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 75°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: ALBANY
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Albany, NY, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.