Albany, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Carbon County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
17
Population
2/sq mi density
41°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Albany has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. The area receives 97.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 8.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,162 ft (2,488 m) |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1869°N, 106.1255°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Carbon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laramie Regional (LAR) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 8.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 100.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 6.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.67 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in |
Albany has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 23°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and January the driest (0.6").