Climate change in Albany County, New York
Since 1979, Albany County, New York has warmed 2.9°F, with 2 more days above 90°F, about the same number of nights above 70°F and 15% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Orange County, NY's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.9°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +1.6°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +5.3°F
- Precipitation: +15%
- Wettest day of the year: +28%
- Longest dry spell: −0 days
- Days above 90°F: +2 days
- Nights above 70°F: +0 days
- Freezing nights: −9 days
- Frost-free season: +21 days
- Muggy days: +10 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +2.1°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +14 days
- Snowfall: −14%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): −1 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.