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Albany, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Dougherty County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
67,939
Population
1,234/sq mi density
$45,201
Median Income
$24,527 per capita
$118,700
Home Value
$126,572 Zillow
$898
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
1,053
Violent Crime/100K
4,603 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$45,201 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,700 home value, $898/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,053 violent crimes/100K (177% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Albany enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.7°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 55.8 sq mi (144.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,234/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5781°N, 84.1762°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dougherty County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Georgia Regional (ABY) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in |
Albany has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (2.3").