The weather in August in Albany

It's warm in August in Albany with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 19°C.

Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Albany. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Albany, New York. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 37°C in 2022, Albany reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 24°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 228 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in August for Albany

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Albany. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Albany New York
Average temperature 28°C 30°C
Max. temperature 29°C 31°C
Min. temperature 16°C -5°C
Total precipitation 228 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 21 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Albany with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 18°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 28°C, with nights around 18°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Albany is around 27°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Albany, New York. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Albany

Temperature in August in Albany over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Albany, New York. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Albany

Total precipitation in August in Albany over the years

Daily UV index in August in Albany

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Albany, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Albany by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Albany. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.