Weather & Climate in Albany, CA

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Albany enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 / among the cleanest air in the country. 88% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 21 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation21 ft (6 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density11,044/sq mi
Coordinates37.8907°N, 122.3181°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySan Mateo County County
Nearest AirportMetro Oakland International (OAK)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.32"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %88.1%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.5 / 100
Community Resilience97.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Tsunami Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5,070 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Aug 24, 2014 The 2014 South Napa, California Earthquake M6.0 36 km 11 km
Apr 18, 1990 5 km NNW of Aromas, California M5.4 122 km 5 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km E of Interlaken, California M5.1 118 km 7 km
Aug 12, 1998 10 km SW of Ridgemark, California M5.1 147 km 9 km
Jan 16, 1993 9 km E of Gilroy, California M4.9 123 km 7 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km NNW of Aromas, California M4.9 122 km 6 km
Apr 19, 1996 2 km E of Aromas, California M4.9 128 km 5 km
Sep 3, 2000 5 km WSW of Yountville, California M4.9 55 km 9 km
May 14, 2002 5 km SSW of Gilroy, California M4.9 121 km 7 km
Sep 4, 1995 13 km SW of Middletown, California M4.8 96 km 7 km
May 12, 2006 7 km W of Cobb, California M4.7 112 km 4 km
May 21, 1996 8 km ESE of East Foothills, California M4.7 79 km 8 km
Apr 18, 1990 4 km N of Aromas, California M4.7 123 km 4 km
Aug 11, 1993 14 km ESE of Alum Rock, California M4.7 86 km 9 km
Jan 2, 2025 4 km NW of Cobb, CA M4.7 113 km 1 km
Mar 24, 1991 1 km NNE of Interlaken, California M4.6 115 km 15 km
Aug 18, 1999 0 km S of Bolinas, California M4.6 32 km 8 km
Jan 11, 2000 6 km N of Geyserville, California M4.6 111 km 6 km
Feb 18, 2004 4 km WNW of Cobb, California M4.6 112 km 3 km
Jan 12, 2014 8 km W of Cobb, California M4.5 111 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

55 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 9 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 5, 1998 EF2 63 km 0.6 mi 0
Jun 1, 1958 EF2 72 km 15.0 mi 0
Jan 11, 1951 EF2 61 km 5.7 mi 0
Dec 14, 2024 EF1 97 km 0.3 mi 0
Mar 18, 2011 EF1 71 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 23, 2010 EF1 49 km 1.6 mi 0
Mar 20, 2005 EF1 28 km 3.0 mi 0
Dec 5, 1998 EF1 71 km 1.5 mi 0
May 5, 1998 EF1 59 km 0.3 mi 0
Dec 23, 1996 EF1 67 km 6.0 mi 0
Feb 22, 1996 EF1 82 km 1.0 mi 0
Dec 2, 1992 EF1 85 km 3.0 mi 0
Dec 2, 1992 EF1 72 km 1.0 mi 0
Dec 2, 1992 EF1 76 km 7.5 mi 0
Feb 27, 1983 EF1 71 km 0.8 mi 0
Jan 14, 1980 EF1 60 km 0.3 mi 0
May 31, 1967 EF1 90 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 10, 1964 EF1 83 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 1, 1958 EF1 30 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 28, 2019 EF0 91 km 1.7 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.5 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1868 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 4.5 m 30 29 km
1989 N. CALIFORNIA Earthquake 1.0 m 62 103 km
1856 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.6 m - 44 km
1906 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 0.1 m - 27 km
1865 N. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake - - 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Clear Lake (126 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Clear Lake Volcanic field 1,439 m (4,721 ft) Unknown 126 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX (405,787 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 SCU LIGHTNING COMPLEX 405,787 85 km
2020 HENNESSEY 314,241 82 km
2018 COUNTY 92,450 89 km
2020 CZU AUG LIGHTNING 85,894 83 km
2019 KINCADE 77,780 96 km
2020 GLASS 68,020 76 km
2017 NUNS 56,883 54 km
2017 ATLAS 51,664 53 km
2004 RUMSEY 39,335 96 km
2017 TUBBS 36,981 82 km
1988 MILLER 35,750 63 km
2024 CORRAL 16,138 81 km
2009 CORRAL 12,006 80 km
1995 VISION 11,931 51 km
1985 LEXINGTON 11,550 90 km
2015 WRAGG 8,455 69 km
2009 LOCKHEED 8,287 90 km
2003 BIRD 7,727 94 km
2014 MONTICELLO 6,984 75 km
1984 SITE 300 3 6,911 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in
February 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
May 60°F (15°C) 0.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in Warmest
October 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
December 51°F (11°C) 5.3 in Coldest, Wettest

Albany has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 51°F in December to 65°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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