Albany, NY
New York · Records since 1874–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1944
+15° from 83° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1941
-16° from 62° normalAll-Time Records — Albany
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 98°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 2 | 98°F | August 11, 1900 |
| 3 | 94°F | August 11, 1907 |
| 4 | 94°F | August 11, 1896 |
| 5 | 94°F | August 11, 1893 |
| 6 | 93°F | August 11, 2002 |
| 7 | 93°F | August 11, 1949 |
| 8 | 93°F | August 11, 1891 |
| 9 | 92°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 10 | 92°F | August 11, 1895 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 46°F | August 11, 1941 |
| 2 | 47°F | August 11, 1974 |
| 3 | 47°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 4 | 47°F | August 11, 1963 |
| 5 | 49°F | August 11, 1948 |
Heat Wave Summary — Albany
threshold: 90°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date90 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1874–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Albany
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 27, 1953 – Sep 5, 1953 | 10 | 100°F (Sep 2) | 96°F | 64°F |
| 2 | Aug 4, 1896 – Aug 12, 1896 | 9 | 95°F (Aug 10) | 93°F | 71°F |
| 3 | Jun 26, 1901 – Jul 3, 1901 | 8 | 99°F (Jun 28) | 95°F | 72°F |
| 4 | Jul 31, 1955 – Aug 7, 1955 | 8 | 99°F (Aug 5) | 95°F | 67°F |
| 5 | Jul 3, 1912 – Jul 10, 1912 | 8 | 98°F (Jul 8) | 94°F | 70°F |
| 6 | Jul 5, 1988 – Jul 11, 1988 | 7 | 99°F (Jul 8) | 94°F | 67°F |
| 7 | Aug 17, 1916 – Aug 23, 1916 | 7 | 98°F (Aug 21) | 92°F | 67°F |
| 8 | Jul 17, 1991 – Jul 23, 1991 | 7 | 97°F (Jul 20) | 93°F | 67°F |
| 9 | Jul 7, 1936 – Jul 12, 1936 | 6 | 103°F (Jul 9) | 97°F | 70°F |
| 10 | Aug 3, 2022 – Aug 8, 2022 | 6 | 99°F (Aug 4) | 94°F | 71°F |
Heat Waves Per Year
Warm Summer Nights (Jun–Aug)
Nights where the overnight low exceeded the 1991–2020 normal low
Above-Normal Summer Nights Per Year
Average June–August Low by Decade
Overnight lows · complete decades only
Precipitation
Actual vs. 1991–2020 full-month and full-season normals
Monthly Precipitation — Last 24 Months
Blue = actual · dashed line = monthly normal
Annual Precipitation Per Year (1970–2026)
Blue = above average · tan = below average · gold = 2026 (partial)
Heavy Rain Days Per Year (≥ 1.0")
Compare year-to-year changes in days with heavy rainfall (≥ 1.0")
Month in Review — July 2026
Average temperature · July 2026
81st-warmest month on record
64th-warmest July of 153 on record
+0.3° vs. 72.7° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
3 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–3, 2026, peaking at 96°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 8 days, set in 1912.
Average July Temperature by Year
1874–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | 77.3°F |
| 2 | 1887 | 77.1°F |
| 3 | 1921 | 76.5°F |
| 4 | 2018 | 76.5°F |
| 5 | 1955 | 76.5°F |
| 6 | 2019 | 76.2°F |
| 7 | 1931 | 76.0°F |
| 8 | 2013 | 75.9°F |
| 9 | 2020 | 75.9°F |
| 10 | 2025 | 75.9°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2024 | 77.3°F |
| 2 | July 1887 | 77.1°F |
| 3 | July 1921 | 76.5°F |
| 4 | July 2018 | 76.5°F |
| 5 | July 1955 | 76.5°F |
| 6 | July 2019 | 76.2°F |
| 7 | July 1931 | 76.0°F |
| 8 | July 2013 | 75.9°F |
| 9 | July 2020 | 75.9°F |
| 10 | July 2025 | 75.9°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | 73.0°F | 64th of 153 |
| Glens Falls, NY | 69.8°F | 64th of 117 |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | 73.7°F | 41st of 90 |
| Westfield, MA | 72.5°F | 22nd of 34 |
| Hartford, CT | 73.9°F | 51st of 122 |