Weather & Climate in Albany, WI

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

Albany experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 37.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 807 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	47.2°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	19°F (-7°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	807 ft (246 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density	839/sq mi
Coordinates	42.7071°N, 89.4369°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Green County County
Nearest Airport	Southern Wisconsin Regional (JVL) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"

1% above US avg

Snowfall 37.3"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.13"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	46.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	17.8 / 100
Community Resilience	81.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Jun 28, 2004	12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois	M4.2	146 km	10 km
Feb 10, 2010	2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois	M3.8	113 km	10 km
Sep 2, 1999	8 km W of Amboy, Illinois	M3.5	110 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2024	2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois	M3.1	132 km	10 km
Mar 25, 2015	3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois	M2.9	105 km	6 km
Jun 10, 2013	4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois	M2.6	110 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

539 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 47 fatalities, 1,040 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984	EF5	53 km	36.0 mi	9
Apr 9, 2015	EF4	96 km	30.1 mi	2
Apr 27, 1984	EF4	92 km	6.5 mi	1
Jul 3, 1983	EF4	64 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	69 km	25.5 mi	24
Sep 26, 1951	EF4	86 km	9.0 mi	1
Jun 16, 2014	EF3	34 km	1.0 mi	0
Jan 7, 2008	EF3	61 km	13.2 mi	0
Jan 7, 2008	EF3	92 km	10.8 mi	0
Aug 18, 2005	EF3	24 km	18.6 mi	1
Jun 17, 1992	EF3	21 km	16.0 mi	0
May 8, 1988	EF3	66 km	16.0 mi	0
Jun 8, 1984	EF3	84 km	29.0 mi	0
Jun 5, 1980	EF3	72 km	10.7 mi	0
Apr 7, 1980	EF3	94 km	1.2 mi	0
Aug 5, 1979	EF3	77 km	5.7 mi	0
Jun 4, 1975	EF3	61 km	2.3 mi	0
Aug 2, 1967	EF3	47 km	0.1 mi	2
Apr 16, 1967	EF3	45 km	27.8 mi	0
Jan 24, 1967	EF3	88 km	7.4 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: 2018 BADGER RX BURNS (659 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	2018 BADGER RX BURNS	659	78 km
2019	2019 BADGER RX BURNS	627	78 km
2024	RX-HWY Y - SOUTH	553	63 km
2009	COLD SPRINGS	552	16 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	19°F (-7°C)	1.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	22°F (-6°C)	1.2 in
March	33°F (1°C)	2.2 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.2 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.5 in
June	67°F (19°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
July	72°F (22°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	4.1 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.7 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.6 in
November	36°F (2°C)	2.3 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	1.8 in

Albany has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.2").

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