All Countries
Weather & Climate in Albany, GA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet.
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 |
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)
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 89 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 201 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 151 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 5 | 161 mph | 32 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 143 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 2 | 92 mph | 220 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 115 mph | 227 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 292 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 293 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 98 mph | 65 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
475 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 67 fatalities, 934 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 85 km | 24.7 mi | 11 |
| Jan 22, 2017 | EF3 | 22 km | 70.4 mi | 5 |
| Feb 19, 2009 | EF3 | 91 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | EF3 | 52 km | 43.2 mi | 2 |
| Mar 22, 2005 | EF3 | 92 km | 18.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 20, 2003 | EF3 | 45 km | 25.0 mi | 6 |
| Feb 13, 2000 | EF3 | 62 km | 15.0 mi | 7 |
| Feb 13, 2000 | EF3 | 46 km | 9.2 mi | 11 |
| Apr 15, 1999 | EF3 | 56 km | 14.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 52 km | 13.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1971 | EF3 | 48 km | 13.9 mi | 0 |
| Nov 11, 1968 | EF3 | 35 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 1961 | EF3 | 86 km | 1.0 mi | 1 |
| May 11, 1952 | EF3 | 91 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF2 | 57 km | 21.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | EF2 | 77 km | 18.9 mi | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2023 | EF2 | 84 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | EF2 | 38 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 2022 | EF2 | 73 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| Feb 15, 2021 | EF2 | 59 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,630 acres, 2012).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 4,630 | 99 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,424 | 100 km |
| 1997 | UNNAMED | 3,423 | 100 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 3,062 | 100 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 2,927 | 95 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,657 | 100 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,574 | 99 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 2,442 | 89 km |
| 1997 | UNNAMED | 2,253 | 89 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 2,233 | 94 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 2,198 | 98 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 2,134 | 93 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 1,920 | 100 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 1,875 | 88 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 1,848 | 93 km |
| 1997 | UNNAMED | 1,741 | 92 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 1,690 | 91 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 1,679 | 96 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,578 | 92 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 1,529 | 93 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
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").