Albany in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Albany in january 2026
The weather in Albany in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 446.6cm
Weather at 6am
20°F
Snow showers
28% of time
23%
20%
14%
Weather at 12pm
31°F
Snow showers
28% of time
22%
22%
20%
Weather at 6pm
23°F
Snow showers
31% of time
23%
19%
12%
Weather at 3am
20°F
29%
23%
22%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Albany in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Albany in january.
The climate of Albany in january is very bad
The climate in january in Albany is wet (with 4.4in of rainfall over 6 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 5.4in of precipitation over 7 days.
The climate is icy there the month of january. Do not forget to cover yourself!. The thermometer averaged maximum of 31°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 20°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Albany is 25°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Albany in the month of january with a maximum record of 59°F in 2018 and a minimum record of -16°F in 2011.
On this month of january, day length in Albany is generally 09:24. The sun rises at 07:23 and sunset is at 16:47.
January: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in january, there are destinations with better weather than Albany:
In january, Hawaii (Honolulu) and Miami (Florida) have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Dauphin Island (Alabama), Gulf Shores (Alabama), McAllen and Port Aransas have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Dallas, Austin, Myrtle Beach and Carolina Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Albany.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Albany in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 20°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 59°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -16°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 28 day(s) (90%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 11°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (18%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.4in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 446.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.86km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 55% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:23 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:47 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:24 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Albany in january 2025:
38°F to 40°F
32°F to 34°F
29°F to 32°F
22°F to 27°F
22°F to 29°F
16°F to 23°F
16°F to 23°F
22°F to 25°F
13°F to 22°F
18°F to 32°F
23°F to 29°F
22°F to 36°F
29°F to 32°F
23°F to 27°F
20°F to 25°F
18°F to 31°F
20°F to 32°F
29°F to 36°F
29°F to 36°F
14°F to 20°F
9°F to 16°F
9°F to 20°F
14°F to 25°F
18°F to 23°F
16°F to 25°F
20°F to 34°F
20°F to 36°F
18°F to 29°F
18°F to 31°F
14°F to 27°F
25°F to 34°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in january
Cities near Albany:
| Connecticut in january | very bad weather |
| Massachusetts in january | very bad weather |
| New York City in january | very bad weather |
| Brooklyn in january | very bad weather |
| Rhode Island in january | very bad weather |
| Boston in january | very bad weather |
| Vermont in january | very bad weather |
| Hampton Beach in january | very bad weather |
| Old Orchard Beach in january | very bad weather |
| New Jersey in january | very bad weather |
| Provincetown in january | very bad weather |
| Cape Cod National Seashore in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Albany
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Albany in january:
Weather data for Albany for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Albany. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Albany can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Albany.