Albany, IA
Unincorporated community in Fayette County, Iowa
Albany is a small unincorporated community in Fayette County, Iowa. It is 2.8 miles SW of Fayette, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52142.
Albany at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Fayette County
- ZIP code
- 52142
- Nearest town
- Fayette (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.8658, -91.7586
Weather in Albany now
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Albany weather by the hour
Albany weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Albany.
This week in Albany
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Albany
What is the weather usually like in Albany?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 6°F average low
- 39.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,004 mm
- 41.1 insnowfall per year · 104 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Albany: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FAYETTE, IA US (USC00132864), adjusted for the elevation of Albany.
Albany weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Albany through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:49 PM | 15 h 23 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:45 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| December | 7:29 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Albany?
Albany has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 6°F (-14°C).
It gets about 39.5 inches (1,004 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 41 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Albany is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Albany
The closest live webcam is Fayette › East: Upper Iowa University - Fayette, 2.7 miles SW of Albany.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Albany.
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Questions about Albany
Where is Albany, IA?
Albany is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, Iowa, 2.8 miles SW of Fayette.
What county is Albany in?
Albany is in Fayette County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Albany, IA?
The ZIP code for Albany is 52142.
What is the nearest town to Albany?
Fayette, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Albany?
Yes. The closest is Fayette › East: Upper Iowa University - Fayette, 2.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Albany?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Albany?
January, with an average low of 6°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Albany?
About 39.5 inches (1,004 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Albany?
Yes, about 41 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Albany?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Albany have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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