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Retirement Living In Albany - New York


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Area Description

Over the past four centuries, Albany has grown from a small Dutch settlement into New York State's Capital City in the heart of burgeoning Tech Valley.

Residents and visitors alike enjoy four unique seasons of entertaining events, historic masterpieces, unique cultural attractions, regional shopping centers, and a taste for culinary delights from around the world.

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    New York's Capital Region has enticed visitors for over 400 years with historic sites, fabulous attractions, family-friendly amenities, and entertaining events. The historic Capital City sits on the banks of the mighty Hudson River, a waterway deeply embedded in our nation's history for its years of military, strategic, and economic importance.

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Albany, New York?

Albany experiences all four seasons with average temperatures ranging from 20 - 70 degrees. Spring is a favorite for Albanians as Tulip Festival kicks off the warmer weather, while autumn brings leaf peepers from far and wide to view the spectacular colors and enjoy cider and donuts from many of the local farms and orchards.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  15 F°  23 F°  32 F°
 Feb  17 F°  26 F°  36 F°
 Mar  26 F°  35 F°  45 F°
 Apr  37 F°  48 F°  59 F°
 May  47 F°  59 F°  70 F°
 Jun  57 F°  68 F°  79 F°
 Jul  62 F°  73 F°  83 F°
 Aug  60 F°  71 F°  82 F°
 Sep  52 F°  63 F°  74 F°
 Oct  40 F°  51 F°  61 F°
 Nov  32 F°  41 F°  49 F°
 Dec  22 F°  29 F°  37 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  29  5
 Feb  0  25  2
 Mar  0  23  0
 Apr  0  8  0
 May  1  1  0
 Jun  2  0  0
 Jul  4  0  0
 Aug  2  0  0
 Sep  0  0  0
 Oct  0  5  0
 Nov  0  16  0
 Dec  0  26  1

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  3 "  12  16 %
 Feb  2 "  9  17 %
 Mar  3 "  11  24 %
 Apr  3 "  12  34 %
 May  4 "  13  46 %
 Jun  4 "  12  57 %
 Jul  4 "  11  62 %
 Aug  4 "  11  61 %
 Sep  3 "  10  54 %
 Oct  4 "  11  42 %
 Nov  3 "  12  33 %
 Dec  3 "  11  22 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  15 "  21  9
 Feb  11 "  17  6
 Mar  9 "  9  5
 Apr  2 "  1  1
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  2 "  1  2
 Dec  13 "  11  6


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Cost of Living for Albany, NY

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Senior Assistance in Albany, NY

Albany, New York offers the following assistance for seniors:

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Albany Offer For Retirees?

There are many volunteer opportunities available in the Albany area, be it at local hospitals, schools, community organizations, churches, or city events.

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