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Albany, NY Weather on May 16
May 16th in Albany, NY typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 70°F and lows near 48°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 16th was in 2025 (72°F average), while the coldest was 1984 (43°F) — a 29°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 53% of May 16th dates historically, with the wettest May 16th recording 3.4" of rain. The last decade has been 6.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 16
Planning for May 16th in Albany, NY? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
May 16 Weather Records for Albany
- •The all-time record high for May 16th in Albany, NY is 89°F, set in 1991.
- •The coldest May 16th on record dropped to 33°F in 1980.
- •Last year (1971), May 16th was 6°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 16 ever in Albany?
The warmest May 16 in Albany, NY reached 89°F in 1991. That is 19°F above the long-term average high of 70°F.
What was the coldest May 16 ever in Albany?
The coldest May 16 in Albany, NY dropped to 33°F in 1980. That is 15°F below the long-term average low of 48°F.
What is the average temperature on May 16 in Albany?
On May 16, Albany averages a high of 70°F and a low of 48°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from ALBANY.
How many years of weather data are available for May 16 in Albany?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 16 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.
May 16 Weather History in Albany
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80°F | 65°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2024 | 73°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 80°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 82°F | 57°F | 1.24" | -- |
| 2021 | 75°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 73°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 69°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 72°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 77°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 59°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 75°F | 55°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2014 | 74°F | 48°F | 2.29" | -- |
| 2013 | 79°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 79°F | 51°F | 0.43" | -- |
| 2011 | 56°F | 51°F | 3.2" | -- |
| 2010 | 72°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 76°F | 50°F | 0.99" | -- |
| 2008 | 59°F | 49°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 2007 | 70°F | 52°F | 0.76" | -- |
| 2006 | 58°F | 49°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 2005 | 65°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 71°F | 52°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2003 | 63°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 77°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 60°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 66°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 73°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 87°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 53°F | 43°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1996 | 54°F | 48°F | 0.89" | -- |
| 1995 | 74°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 62°F | 49°F | 1.98" | -- |
| 1993 | 65°F | 51°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1992 | 63°F | 53°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 1991 | 89°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 67°F | 57°F | 2.24" | -- |
| 1989 | 72°F | 52°F | 0.41" | -- |
| 1988 | 75°F | 51°F | 1.02" | -- |
| 1987 | 70°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 72°F | 56°F | 1.22" | -- |
| 1985 | 67°F | 54°F | 0.43" | -- |
| 1984 | 49°F | 38°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1983 | 52°F | 41°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1982 | 73°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 63°F | 49°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 1980 | 73°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 69°F | 48°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 1978 | 63°F | 50°F | 1.4" | -- |
| 1977 | 81°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 75°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 73°F | 56°F | 0.84" | -- |
| 1974 | 76°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 68°F | 39°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1972 | 75°F | 53°F | 3.4" | -- |
| 1971 | 64°F | 44°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.