Buffalo, NY Weather
Buffalo hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 79°F (26°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 77°F (25°C).
Current conditions in detail
Buffalo weather tomorrow (Friday, August 14)
Tomorrow in Buffalo looks sunny, with a high of 79° and an overnight low of 61°. Rain is unlikely (5% chance). Winds top out near 9 mph, and the UV index reaches 7 (high).
Buffalo 14-day forecast
About the weather in Buffalo
Located in New York, United States, Buffalo experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 78°F (26°C) in July and dip to about 33°F (1°C) in January, with around 43.5 inches (1105 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Buffalo weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 78°F (26°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 33°F (1°C)
- Record high: 93°F (34°C) · Record low: -6°F (-21°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: October (14 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.5 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 26 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 78°F (26°C) and overnight lows stay near 65°F (18°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 33°F (1°C) and lows around 22°F (-6°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 93°F (34°C) and dropped as low as -6°F (-21°C).
Rain, sun and snow
October is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.4 inches (110 mm) of rain over 14 days, while March is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.5 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 26 days in a typical year, mostly from November through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Buffalo stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 54°F (12°C) and nights around 38°F (3°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season, plus around 5 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Buffalo brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 76°F (25°C) and nights around 63°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 37 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Buffalo is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 60°F (16°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 37 days across the season, plus around 2 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Buffalo brings deep cold, with daytime highs averaging 36°F (2°C) and nights around 24°F (-4°C); expect showers on roughly 41 days across the season, plus around 19 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
Average temperatures in Buffalo by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 22° | 14 | 3.2 in | 4.3 h/day | 75% |
| February | 35° | 22° | 12 | 3.2 in | 6.0 h/day | 73% |
| March | 43° | 28° | 13 | 3.2 in | 7.3 h/day | 71% |
| April | 53° | 37° | 14 | 4.3 in | 8.7 h/day | 72% |
| May | 65° | 49° | 12 | 3.3 in | 10.7 h/day | 73% |
| June | 74° | 59° | 12 | 3.7 in | 12.0 h/day | 72% |
| July | 78° | 65° | 12 | 3.9 in | 12.5 h/day | 76% |
| August | 77° | 65° | 13 | 3.7 in | 11.4 h/day | 77% |
| September | 73° | 59° | 10 | 3.5 in | 10.0 h/day | 76% |
| October | 60° | 49° | 14 | 4.4 in | 6.8 h/day | 75% |
| November | 48° | 37° | 13 | 3.4 in | 5.6 h/day | 72% |
| December | 39° | 29° | 15 | 3.6 in | 3.9 h/day | 76% |