Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
34°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Albany
United States · North America
Cold weather and some snow or mixed precipitation are the main limitations.
Limited, but doable
Late
Daytime high
34°F
Lows around 20°F
Precipitation
10 days/mo
Sun
6 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.
32%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.
6 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 22° and nights feel near 15°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
33%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
7 mphJanuary Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 30°F, easing to about 27°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning26°F
Rain18%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday31°F
Rain18%
Cloud72%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon31°F
Rain16%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowEarly evening27°F
Rain16%
Cloud64%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 20 | 3.1 | 10 | 6.0 | 68 |
| Feb | 38 | 22 | 2.9 | 9 | 7.2 | 64 |
| Mar | 47 | 30 | 3.6 | 11 | 8.1 | 61 |
| Apr | 60 | 41 | 4.0 | 12 | 9.0 | 61 |
| May | 71 | 51 | 3.8 | 12 | 10.0 | 66 |
| Jun | 78 | 60 | 4.4 | 13 | 11.1 | 72 |
| Jul | 83 | 65 | 4.1 | 12 | 11.8 | 71 |
| Aug | 82 | 64 | 3.6 | 10 | 11.1 | 72 |
| Sep | 75 | 56 | 4.2 | 9 | 9.3 | 75 |
| Oct | 62 | 46 | 4.5 | 10 | 7.3 | 74 |
| Nov | 50 | 35 | 3.1 | 10 | 6.1 | 71 |
| Dec | 39 | 27 | 3.9 | 11 | 5.3 | 71 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology