Climate normals · 1970–2000
Buffalo Climate
Buffalo is a city in United States (NY) with a population of about 258,071. Its average annual temperature is 8.8°C (48°F), with roughly 970 mm of rain per year.
8.8°C
Avg Temp
970
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Buffalo Climate
Buffalo has an average annual temperature of 8.8°C (48°F) and receives about 970 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
8.8°C
Avg Temp
970
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -4° / 25° | 69 mm |
| February | -4° / 26° | 56 mm |
| March | 1° / 33° | 67 mm |
| April | 7° / 44° | 75 mm |
| May | 13° / 56° | 82 mm |
| June | 19° / 65° | 90 mm |
| July | 22° / 71° | 81 mm |
| August | 21° / 69° | 88 mm |
| September | 17° / 62° | 97 mm |
| October | 11° / 52° | 81 mm |
| November | 5° / 41° | 96 mm |
| December | -1° / 31° | 88 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Buffalo
The most comfortable months to visit Buffalo are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 27°C high). The coldest is January (near -8°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Buffalo are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Buffalo, United States has an average annual temperature of 8.8°C and about 970 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Buffalo average about 27°C (80°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.