Albany Weather in July (1981–2025)

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July at a Glance in Albany

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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26.8°C
Avg Low
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15.5°C
Avg Temp
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21.2°C
Avg Rain
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116 mm
Avg Humidity
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77%
Avg Wind
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0.1 m/s
Avg Solar
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5.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+13.3°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Albany July Weather Overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Albany, with average highs near 26.8°C and lows around 15.5°C (mean 21.2°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 116 mm of rainfall and 77% relative humidity across the period.

Albany July Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Albany. Across 45 years of records, the warmest July in Albany was 2020 — when the month averaged 24°C — while the coldest was 2000 at 18.1°C. Typical July days reach 26.8°C with nights near 15.5°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp20.1°C→22.3°C+2.2°C
Max Temp26.1°C→27.6°C+1.5°C
Min Temp14.1°C→16.9°C+2.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.7°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

18.0°C–19.5°C6 yr (13%)
19.5°C–21.0°C15 yr (33%)
21.0°C–22.5°C11 yr (24%)
22.5°C–24.0°C13 yr (29%)

Albany July Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

July is a relatively wet time of year in Albany, averaging 116 mm of rainfall. The wettest July on record was 2021 with 272 mm, while the driest was 2002 at 43 mm.

Albany July Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Albany during July averages 77%. The most humid July was 2021 at 85%, and the least humid was 2002 at 65%.

Albany July Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

July receives about 5.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Albany. The sunniest July was 2018 at 6.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2021 at 5.

Albany July Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Albany during July is 0.1 m/s. The windiest Julys were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.1 m/s, while the calmest were 2002, 2005 and 2013, among others at 0 m/s.

What July Feels Like in Albany

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Cool
Morning
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Warm
Afternoon
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Mild
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How July Ranks in Albany

🔥1st warmest month of the year
🌧️1st wettest month of the year
☀️1st sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

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Albany July Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp20.5°C20.9°C20.4°C21.9°C22.6°C+2.1°C
Avg High26.3°C26.7°C25.9°C27.4°C28.0°C+1.7°C
Avg Low14.6°C15.0°C15.0°C16.4°C17.1°C+2.5°C
Avg Rain109 mm96 mm126 mm109 mm153 mm+44 mm

Extreme July Records in Albany

🔥Warmest July37.7°C2018
🧊Coldest July6.5°C1982
🌧️Wettest July272 mm2021
🏜️Driest July43 mm2002
🌬️Windiest July0.1 m/s1982

Key Insights for July

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July temperatures in Albany have risen by about 2.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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July has ranged from a record low of 6.5°C (1982) to a record high of 37.7°C (2018).

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Rainfall in July is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 116 mm, with a wettest year of 272 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.4°C per decade while lows rose 0.7°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Albany?

One of the best times to visit Albany

July is one of the best times to visit Albany. Expect days averaging 26.8°C and nights around 15.5°C (mean 21.2°C) — warmer than Albany's yearly average — with higher rainfall (116 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Albany's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Albany Weather in July — In Depth

☀️ July climate overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Albany, with average highs near 26.8°C and lows around 15.5°C (mean 21.2°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 116 mm of rainfall and 77% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in July

July averages 116 mm of rainfall in Albany, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest July on record saw 272 mm (2021), and the driest just 43 mm (2002). Humidity sits around 77% and average wind speed is 0.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.9 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How July has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average July temperatures have risen by about 2.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 26.1°C to 27.6°C and overnight lows from 14.1°C to 16.9°C over the same span.
July Weather in Albany, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202528.8°C23.2°C17.7°C34.1°C10.9°C110 mm78%0.1 m/s6
202428.0°C22.7°C17.4°C32.7°C11.5°C105 mm80%0.1 m/s5.9
202327.2°C22.2°C17.3°C33.4°C12.0°C258 mm84%0.1 m/s5.6
202229.0°C22.7°C16.3°C36.0°C10.3°C75 mm67%0.1 m/s6.4
2021 🌧️25.2°C20.5°C15.9°C29.4°C8.7°C272 mm85%0.1 m/s5
2020 🔥29.8°C24.0°C18.2°C34.4°C14.5°C97 mm73%0.1 m/s6.2
201927.8°C22.5°C17.2°C31.7°C12.2°C93 mm80%0.1 m/s6.3
201828.6°C22.6°C16.7°C37.7°C10.2°C166 mm74%0.1 m/s6.5
201725.1°C20.3°C15.5°C29.8°C10.5°C97 mm82%0.1 m/s5.7
201629.2°C23.0°C16.7°C34.5°C11.4°C107 mm68%0.1 m/s6.1
201526.9°C21.0°C15.1°C33.7°C9.3°C91 mm76%0.1 m/s6.1
201425.3°C20.2°C15.1°C29.4°C10.6°C165 mm81%0.1 m/s6
201326.7°C22.3°C17.9°C31.0°C10.8°C93 mm84%0 m/s5.8
201229.3°C23.1°C17.0°C35.4°C13.1°C82 mm70%0.1 m/s6.2
201126.6°C21.5°C16.5°C31.3°C10.9°C103 mm82%0.1 m/s6.4
201028.6°C22.6°C16.6°C34.1°C9.1°C92 mm72%0.1 m/s6.2
200923.7°C18.8°C13.9°C27.4°C8.7°C220 mm83%0.1 m/s5.5
200826.5°C21.4°C16.2°C30.7°C11.9°C186 mm80%0.1 m/s5.7
200725.0°C19.8°C14.6°C32.7°C8.0°C137 mm81%0.1 m/s5.8
200626.7°C21.7°C16.8°C30.6°C12.1°C90 mm84%0.1 m/s5.8
200527.3°C21.8°C16.2°C33.0°C11.0°C124 mm80%0 m/s5.8
200425.3°C20.2°C15.2°C29.9°C10.7°C165 mm81%0.1 m/s5.2
200326.1°C20.6°C15.2°C30.2°C10.1°C92 mm80%0.1 m/s6
200229.1°C22.6°C16.1°C33.7°C9.7°C43 mm65%0 m/s6.3
200125.9°C19.4°C13.0°C34.5°C8.4°C66 mm66%0.1 m/s6.4
2000 ❄️23.1°C18.1°C13.0°C28.7°C9.2°C134 mm83%0.1 m/s5.3
199929.5°C23.0°C16.4°C34.5°C10.2°C88 mm66%0.1 m/s6.3
199824.7°C19.7°C14.7°C29.0°C11.1°C64 mm82%0.1 m/s6
199726.7°C20.2°C13.7°C33.6°C8.2°C73 mm70%0.1 m/s6.2
199623.8°C19.0°C14.1°C28.9°C9.4°C199 mm83%0.1 m/s5.5
199529.8°C23.2°C16.6°C35.7°C9.6°C97 mm68%0.1 m/s5.5
199427.2°C22.0°C16.7°C31.3°C11.5°C113 mm80%0.1 m/s5.7
199327.6°C21.4°C15.3°C33.7°C10.8°C65 mm71%0.1 m/s6
199224.2°C18.6°C13.1°C28.1°C8.8°C139 mm80%0.1 m/s5.6
199127.8°C21.4°C15.0°C35.5°C10.0°C65 mm67%0.1 m/s5.7
199025.6°C20.1°C14.7°C31.3°C9.2°C59 mm80%0.1 m/s5.8
198925.0°C19.8°C14.6°C28.9°C10.9°C120 mm83%0.1 m/s5.7
198829.3°C22.9°C16.5°C36.1°C6.5°C158 mm70%0.1 m/s5.5
198726.8°C21.1°C15.4°C32.6°C9.5°C105 mm78%0.1 m/s6
198625.1°C19.7°C14.3°C30.5°C7.1°C136 mm80%0.1 m/s5.6
198527.5°C20.6°C13.7°C30.9°C9.8°C99 mm68%0 m/s6
198424.2°C19.1°C14.1°C28.2°C10.0°C131 mm84%0.1 m/s5.3
198326.1°C20.3°C14.4°C30.3°C8.0°C47 mm79%0 m/s—
198225.9°C19.8°C13.7°C30.5°C6.5°C71 mm77%0.1 m/s—
198126.9°C20.8°C14.7°C32.0°C8.9°C116 mm72%0 m/s—

Actual recorded July data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Albany July Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Albany in July?▼

The average high in July is around 26.8°C with lows near 15.5°C (mean 21.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Albany in July?▼

July averages 116 mm of rainfall in Albany, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 272 mm in 2021.

What was the hottest July on record in Albany?▼

The hottest July reached 37.7°C in 2018. The coldest dipped to 6.5°C in 1982.

Has July in Albany gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average July temperatures have risen by about 2.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 26.1°C to 27.6°C and overnight lows from 14.1°C to 16.9°C over the same span.

Is July a good time to visit Albany?▼

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Albany and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 26.8°C daytime highs and 15.5°C at night.

Is July the coldest month in Albany?▼

Not quite — July is the 12th coolest month in Albany, averaging 21.2°C.

What should I pack for Albany in July?▼

For July in Albany, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 26.8°C and lows of 15.5°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Albany humid in July?▼

Relative humidity in July averages 77% — quite humid.

How windy is Albany in July?▼

Average wind speed in July is 0.1 m/s. The windiest July on record averaged 0.1 m/s (1982).

Which July had the most rainfall in Albany?▼

The wettest July on record was 2021 with 272 mm. On average, July sees 116 mm.

Where does this July weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Albany behaves each July, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for July specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.