What Albany Weather Is Really Like
Is it going to drizzle, sleet, or maybe something worse? The summers are a sauna over the Thruway and the winters ice rink outside the Egg. Here's what else is going on around Albany that will impact the time you spend outside.
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What's the Weather Really Like in Albany?
The forecast, the fashion, and the fine print locals wish someone had told them sooner.
Summer temps be like
Sidewalk egg sizzle vibes (often mid 80s with muggy mornings and sweltering afternoons)
Winter lows are
Frostbite speed dating nights (single digits, below zero cameos, wind that bites)
The humidity makes me
frizz like a dandelion on espresso during July and August, pleasantly non-existent in the 'ber months or Spring
Unique weather patterns
Nor'easters that redecorate driveways, Mohawk Hudson wind tunnel gusts, surprise thundersnow over the river, and a sneaky April fake spring followed by second winter
Local weather fashion tip
Umbrellas flip like pancakes, get a hooded rain shell, insulated boots, and keep microspikes by the door in January. Layers will be your friend in all seasons.
You know it's time to get out of town when
the snowbanks turn gray latte, wintry mix owns the forecast, and your shovel is plotting a union meeting
Bugs be like
mosquitoes that RSVP at dusk, gnats in the parks, river mayflies in concert, and deer ticks hiding in heroic numbers
You're stuck indoors again today because
the nor'easter iced every hill into a curling rink and the plows are still gossiping about it
Green thumb enthusiasts love
glorious Hudson Valley foliage, tomatoes that flex by August, lilacs that perfume entire blocks, apples and pumpkins for days, plus rain that actually shows up
My Favorite Season in Albany
The turn from Summer lets you enjoy the best of Albany without stifling humidity or insurmountable snow drifts. Mild temperature and changing foliage make a great atmosphere for hiking, exploring historic sites, or just grabbing a bite outdoors.
— Alexa Matthews
New York Local Expert
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