What is today's weather forecast for Galway, NY?

Today's forecast for Galway shows a low of 17 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Galway, NY?

The 7-day forecast for Galway shows highs from 25 to 49 degrees and lows from 13 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Galway, NY this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Galway this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (90% chance), Friday (90% chance), Saturday (40% chance), Sunday (30% chance), Tuesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Galway weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Galway forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Galway, NY Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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18°F
Feels Like 18°F

Humidity 80% Dew Point 13°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.58 in.

Report from a personal weather station 4.5 mi. NW of central Galway
at 1:13 AM Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

TueDec 16

WedDec 17

ThuDec 18

FriDec 19

90%

SatDec 20

SunDec 21

30%

MonDec 22

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures start near 38°F, reaching 49°F before cooling to 25°F, then recovering to 25°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

Temperatures are expected to be near normal for this time of year, with highs around 36°F and lows around 20°F.

This Date in Weather History

1811 - An estimated Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Mississippi Valley near the town of New Madrid in Missouri at 2:15 am local time. People were awakened by the shaking in New York City, Washington D.C., and Charleston, South Carolina. The ground motions were described as most alarming and frightening in places like Nashville, Tennessee, and Louisville, Kentucky. In the epicentral area, the ground surface was described as in great convulsion with sand and water ejected tens of feet into the air.

Galway, NY 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Dec 16

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. South wind 5 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light southwest after midnight.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Light east wind becoming southeast 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 35. Southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Rain before 4pm, then a chance of snow. High near 49. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Night: A chance of snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

About Galway, NY

Galway (US: ) is a town located in Saratoga County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town had a total population of 3,525. The town contains a village also named Galway. Both the town and village are located in the western part of the county, north of Schenectady. Galway is a rural community with a mixture of small business, farming, and residential homes. The town is home to both year-round and seasonal residents. It was originally named New Galloway after Galloway in Scotland. When the town was incorporated, however, it was incorrectly recorded as Galway. Although the spelling is the same as Galway, Ireland, it is not pronounced the same.

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