Weather & Climate in Albany, LA

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

Albany enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 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 67.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 42 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	69.1°F
	28% above US avg
January Average	53°F (11°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	42 ft (13 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	723/sq mi
Coordinates	30.4992°N, 90.5838°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Livingston Parish County
Nearest Airport	Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.2"

77% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.89"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	94.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	35.1 / 100
Community Resilience	51.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.

Aug 2, 2010	16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana	M3.0	44 km	0 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

25 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2024	Francine	Category 2	104 mph	105 km
2021	Ida	Category 4	150 mph	24 km
2020	Laura	Category 4	150 mph	270 km
2020	Zeta	Category 3	115 mph	74 km
2020	Delta	Category 2	104 mph	227 km
2020	Sally	Category 2	109 mph	264 km
2019	Barry	Category 1	75 mph	184 km
2017	Nate	Category 1	86 mph	149 km
2012	Isaac	Category 1	81 mph	123 km
2009	Ida	Category 1	86 mph	288 km
2008	Gustav	Category 2	109 mph	111 km
2007	Humberto	Category 1	75 mph	290 km
2005	Katrina	Category 4	144 mph	97 km
2005	Cindy	Category 1	75 mph	152 km
2004	Ivan	Category 4	132 mph	260 km
2002	Lili	Category 3	121 mph	174 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	109 mph	161 km
1998	Earl	Category 2	98 mph	298 km
1997	Danny	Category 1	81 mph	158 km
1995	Erin	Category 1	75 mph	296 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

656 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 882 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 19, 2020	EF4	87 km	53.8 mi	1
Apr 12, 2020	EF4	95 km	21.2 mi	4
Dec 6, 1983	EF4	48 km	7.0 mi	0
Jan 10, 1975	EF4	76 km	56.5 mi	9
Mar 22, 2022	EF3	85 km	11.5 mi	1
Dec 16, 2019	EF3	83 km	29.3 mi	0
Feb 7, 2017	EF3	33 km	6.4 mi	0
Feb 7, 2017	EF3	78 km	10.1 mi	0
Feb 23, 2016	EF3	74 km	7.8 mi	0
Dec 25, 2012	EF3	88 km	60.3 mi	0
May 26, 2011	EF3	53 km	6.1 mi	0
Aug 25, 1992	EF3	49 km	9.0 mi	2
Oct 14, 1984	EF3	57 km	16.0 mi	0
Mar 20, 1983	EF3	74 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 13, 1977	EF3	60 km	20.4 mi	0
Apr 26, 1973	EF3	48 km	0.3 mi	0
Feb 29, 1972	EF3	76 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 16, 1971	EF3	43 km	7.3 mi	0
Dec 25, 1969	EF3	84 km	13.5 mi	0
Apr 12, 1969	EF3	45 km	10.7 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,768 acres, 2013).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2013	UNNAMED	4,768	97 km
2014	UNNAMED	4,022	91 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB24	2,458	97 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 48	2,394	98 km
2024	HOMOCHITTO BB28 SUB3 RX	2,279	91 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB25	2,183	98 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,071	98 km
2000	UNIT 1 B	2,030	79 km
2021	HOMOCHITTO BB26	2,008	93 km
1998	UNIT 4 CD	1,729	62 km
2009	SLIDELL AIRPORT	1,663	72 km
1998	UNIT 7	1,623	66 km
2008	UNNAMED	1,594	67 km
2010	BURN BLOCK 14	1,502	84 km
2020	HOMOCHITTO BB24 SUB 5	1,462	97 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB 19	1,406	97 km
2011	BAD ROMANCE	1,305	81 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,206	32 km
2006	WHITE SANDS FIRE	1,193	98 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,174	94 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	53°F (11°C)	5.6 in	Coldest
February	54°F (12°C)	5.9 in
March	60°F (16°C)	5.6 in
April	67°F (19°C)	5.3 in
May	74°F (23°C)	5.2 in
June	79°F (26°C)	5.1 in
July	83°F (28°C)	6.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	81°F (27°C)	6.2 in
September	77°F (25°C)	5.3 in
October	68°F (20°C)	3.4 in	Driest
November	59°F (15°C)	4.7 in
December	53°F (12°C)	5.8 in

Albany has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (3.4").

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