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Weather · January
Albany weather in January
Average highs of 33°F, lows of 16°F and 2.6 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
January is Albany’s coldest month, with average highs of 33°F and lows of 16°F. That is 5° cooler than December, and 27° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 33°F
- Average low
- 16°F
- Precipitation
- 2.6 in
- Wet days
- 13
- Snow
- 15.6 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:22 AM · 4:45 PM
January across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in January
- Cold days: a winter coat, hat and gloves.
- Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
- Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 13 days this month.
- Snow is likely (about 16 inches on average): waterproof boots help.
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Questions
How hot does it get in Albany in January?
Average highs are 33°F and average lows 16°F, for a daily mean of 24°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Albany in January?
January averages 2.6 in of precipitation over about 13 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 11th wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Albany in January?
Yes, about 15.6 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Albany in January?
Around mid-January the sun rises about 7:22 AM and sets about 4:45 PM, for roughly 9.4 hours of daylight.
Is January a good time to visit Albany?
The mildest months for visiting are May, August, September. January is cold.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Albany Ap station (6.8 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for January 15 at the city’s coordinates.