Albany, NY All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Albany, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 100°F (38°C) | July 18, 1953 and September 2, 1953 and September 3, 1953 |
| Record Low | -27.9°F (-33°C) | January 19, 1971 |
| Lowest High | -7.9°F (-22°C) | December 20, 1942 and February 15, 1943 |
| Highest Low | 77°F (25°C) | July 18, 2013 and July 2, 2018 |
| Highest Mean | 87.4°F (31°C) | July 21, 2011 |
| Lowest Mean | -14.9°F (-26°C) | February 15, 1943 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 5.60" (142.2 mm) | September 16, 1999 |
| Max in One Month | 11.06" (281.0 mm) | September 1999 |
| Least in One Month | 0.20" (5.1 mm) | October 1963 |
| Max in One Year | 53.72" (1364.5 mm) | 2011 |
| Least in One Year | 21.59" (548.5 mm) | 1964 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 22.0" (55.9 cm) | March 13, 1993 |
| Max in One Month | 57.4" (145.9 cm) | December 1969 |
| Max in One Season | 112.7" (286.3 cm) | 1970-71 |
| Max in One Year | 106.8" (271.3 cm) | 1956 |
| Earliest Snow | 6.5" (16.5 cm) | October 4, 1987 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 6.5" (16.5 cm) | October 4, 1987 |
| Latest Snow | 2.2" (5.6 cm) | May 18, 2002 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 2.2" (5.6 cm) | May 18, 2002 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | June 1, 1938 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | June 1, 1938 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | June 1, 1938 – February 6, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at ALBANY INTL AP (7 mi from Albany, NY). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Albany, NY?
The all-time record high in Albany, NY is 100°F (38°C), set on July 18, 1953 and September 2, 1953 and September 3, 1953.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Albany, NY?
The all-time record low in Albany, NY is -27.9°F (-33°C), set on January 19, 1971.
What is the most rain Albany, NY has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Albany, NY is 5.60 inches, on September 16, 1999.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Albany, NY?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Albany, NY is 22.0 inches, on March 13, 1993.
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