West Albany, NY
Unincorporated community in Albany County, New York
West Albany is a small unincorporated community in Albany County, New York. It is 1.3 miles NW of Roessleville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 12206.
West Albany at a glance
- State
- New York
- County
- Albany County
- ZIP code
- 12206
- Nearest town
- Roessleville (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.6831, -73.7789
Weather in West Albany now
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West Albany weather by the hour
West Albany weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Albany.
This week in West Albany
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Albany
What is the weather usually like in West Albany?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 40.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,033 mm
- 59.2 insnowfall per year · 150 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Albany: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALBANY AP, NY US (USW00014735), adjusted for the elevation of West Albany.
West Albany weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Albany through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:11 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:30 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| June | 5:14 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| July | 5:29 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:23 PM | 9 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in West Albany?
West Albany has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 40.7 inches (1,033 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 59 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Albany is May–June and August–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 West Albany
The closest live webcam is Town of Sand Lake › North-west, 11.7 miles E of West Albany.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Albany.
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Questions about West Albany
Where is West Albany, NY?
West Albany is an unincorporated community in Albany County, New York, 1.3 miles NW of Roessleville.
What county is West Albany in?
West Albany is in Albany County, New York.
What is the ZIP code of West Albany, NY?
The ZIP code for West Albany is 12206.
What is the nearest town to West Albany?
Roessleville, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Albany?
Yes. The closest is Town of Sand Lake › North-west, 11.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Albany?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in West Albany?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in West Albany?
About 40.7 inches (1,033 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in West Albany?
Yes, about 59 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Albany?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Albany have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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