Local weather forecast

Weather in Albany, NY

Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 12202, 12203, 12204, 12205 + more

Overcast
Now55°F

Overcast

High / Low67° / 53°
Rain chance74%
Wind7 mph
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Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast55°24% rain
10 AMOvercast60°16% rain
11 AMOvercast64°13% rain
12 PMOvercast67°12% rain
1 PMOvercast63°13% rain
2 PMOvercast66°12% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby64°14% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby63°16% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby62°14% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby60°18% rain
7 PMLight drizzle56°42% rain
8 PMLight rain55°77% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
67° 53°Overcast
Rain 74%Gust 10 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light drizzle
55° 53°Light drizzle
Rain 93%Gust 11 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Patchy rain nearby
55° 54°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 94%Gust 8 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like51°F
Humidity79%
Pressure30.04 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind7 mph N
Wind gusts18 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:46 AM
Sunset06:45 PM
Moonrise06:33 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour12 PM · 67°F
Coolest hour1 AM · 53°F
Highest rain chance1 AM · 78%
Strongest gusts7 PM · 30 mph
Recent change

Today vs yesterday in Albany

Forecast high67°F -7°
Forecast low53°F +7°
Rain chance74% +74 pts
YesterdayOvercast
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 77% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 51°F with winds near 7 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

67°F, 12% rain chance and 9 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 30 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 55°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 77%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Albany

New York spans Atlantic coastal, inland valley, Great Lakes and mountain climates. Lake-effect snow, coastal storms and large upstate/downstate temperature differences are all common.

Albany is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 42.65°N latitude and 73.76°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Albany weather today

Overcast and 55°F in Albany, NY. Today's high is 67°F with a 74% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 18 mph. Relative humidity is 79%, pressure is 30.04 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Albany

Sunrise is at 06:46 AM and sunset is at 06:45 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light drizzle with a high near 55°F and a low near 53°F. The maximum rain chance is 93%.

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