The climate of Buffalo

The current climate in Buffalo features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of 0°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -7°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Buffalo, New York.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Buffalo in recent years was 36°C in July 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -17°C in February 2015.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Buffalo gets 1625 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 207 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Best time to visit Buffalo?

The best time to visit Buffalo for mild to warm weather is May up to September. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Buffalo.

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Climate Table of Buffalo

The climate table of Buffalo shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 0 1 6 12 21 25 27 27 24 16 9 4
Temp. min (°C) -7 -6 -2 3 11 16 19 18 15 9 2 -1
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Precipitation (mm) 115 142 108 165 99 125 172 80 181 206 144 88
Snow (cm) 55 52 31 3,0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 42
UV Index 3 3 6 6 8 8 6 8 7 4 3 2

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Buffalo, New York. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Buffalo

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Yearly Temperature in Buffalo

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Buffalo, New York. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Buffalo

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Buffalo

Average Snowfall per Month in Buffalo

Total Yearly Snowfall in Buffalo

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Buffalo, New York. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Buffalo

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Average weather in Buffalo by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Buffalo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.