Weather Forecast for Albany US

New York, United States of America

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Current Weather - Albany US: 17°C

New York, United States of America

Partly cloudy

Feels like 17°C

Wind

16 km/h SSE

Humidity

44%

Pressure

1007 mb

UV Index

0

Visibility

16 km

Patchy rain nearby

Patchy rain nearby

Tuesday, May 05, 2026

High

27°C

Low

12°C

Rain Chance

85%

Hourly Forecast

Sunny 15°C
07:00
Sunny 17°C
08:00
Sunny 18°C
09:00
Sunny 22°C
10:00
Sunny 22°C
11:00
Sunny 24°C
12:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby 25°C
13:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby 25°C
14:00
Thundery outbreaks in nearby 26°C
15:00
Sunny 25°C
16:00
Patchy rain nearby 25°C
17:00
Patchy rain nearby 23°C
18:00
Patchy rain nearby 21°C
19:00
Light rain shower 18°C
20:00
Patchy rain nearby 15°C
21:00
Light rain shower 14°C
22:00
Patchy rain nearby 13°C
23:00
May 06

Day Statistics

Maximum Wind

25 km/h

Humidity

54%

Precipitation

1 mm

UV Index

6

Visibility

10 km

Rain Chance

85%

Snow Chance

0%

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

05:44 AM

Sunset

08:00 PM

Moonrise

No moonrise

Moonset

07:46 AM

Moon Phase

Waning Gibbous

Moon Illumination

90%

Air Quality

PM2.5

7.8

μg/m³

PM10

8.2

μg/m³

NO₂

7.5

μg/m³

O₃

96.2

μg/m³

SO₂

4.5

μg/m³

CO

201.5

μg/m³

US EPA Index: 1 GB DEFRA Index: 1

Weather Alerts

Red Flag Warning issued May 4 at 1:47PM EDT until May 5 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Middle Hudson Valley May 4, 01:47 PM - May 5, 08:00 AM
Severity: Severe Urgency: Expected

* Affected Area...Portions of the Hudson Valley FDRA including the following counties: eastern Montgomery, Schenectady, extreme northeastern Schoharie, Albany, Rensselaer, eastern Greene, Columbia, eastern Ulster, Dutchess, and much of Sullivan County. * Timing...From noon to 7 PM Tuesday, with the lowest RH and strongest wind gusts during the mid to late afternoon. * Winds...Southwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 25 to 30 percent. * Temperatures...In the upper 70s to low 80s. * Impacts...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Event: Red Flag Warning Certainty: Likely Category: Met

Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Western Greene; Western Ulster May 4, 07:30 PM - May 5, 07:00 PM
Severity: Moderate Urgency: Expected

The combination of drying fine fuels, southwest wind gusts as high as 25 to 35 mph, and relative humidity values as low as 30 percent will lead to an elevated risk of fire spread on Tuesday for eastern Catskills, mainly during the afternoon hours. As a reminder, the annual statewide burn ban remains in effect until May 14. No burn permits are issued. Use extra caution if handling any potential ignition sources such as machinery or matches and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose of cigarette butts. Please refer to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation website for more information on burn restrictions.

Event: Special Weather Statement Certainty: Observed Category: Met

Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 7:33PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Northern Litchfield; Southern Litchfield; Northern Berkshire; Southern Berkshire May 4, 07:33 PM - May 5, 08:00 PM
Severity: Moderate Urgency: Expected

The combination of southwest winds gusting to 25 to 35 mph, relative humidity as low as 30 to 35 percent, and a lack of significant rainfall over the past few days will lead to an elevated fire weather potential on Tuesday.

Event: Special Weather Statement Certainty: Observed Category: Met

When to visit Albany US?

Plan your perfect trip with our month-by-month weather guide

⭐ Best months: May June August

January

☀️
0°C
💧
12 Days of rain
❄️
Very heavy snowfall
🥶 Coldest month

February

☀️
2°C
💧
11 Days of rain
❄️
Very heavy snowfall
🌵 Driest month

March

☀️
8°C
💧
14 Days of rain
❄️
Very heavy snowfall

April

☀️
15°C
💧
14 Days of rain
❄️
Heavy snow expected

May

☀️
21°C
💧
14 Days of rain
❄️
Light snow possible
Best time to visit

June

☀️
26°C
💧
16 Days of rain
❄️
No snowfall
Best time to visit

July

☀️
28°C
💧
14 Days of rain
❄️
No snowfall
🔥 Hottest month

August

☀️
28°C
💧
14 Days of rain
❄️
No snowfall
Best time to visit

September

☀️
24°C
💧
15 Days of rain
❄️
No snowfall

October

☀️
17°C
💧
17 Days of rain
❄️
Moderate snowfall
🌧 Wettest month,

November

☀️
10°C
💧
12 Days of rain
❄️
Very heavy snowfall

December

☀️
3°C
💧
14 Days of rain
❄️
Very heavy snowfall