Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Buffalo features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Temperatures typically range between 7 °C (45 °F) and 27 °C (81 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -12 °C (12 °F) or can rise to as high as 36 °C (98 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1322 mm (52.0 inches) and receives 127 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Buffalo enjoys an average of 3159 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 51 minutes to 14 hours 25 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Buffalo are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 25 to 27 °C (77 - 81 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 7 to 10 °C (45 - 51 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Buffalo experiences 149 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 27 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 26°C (79°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
31°C (87°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
| Mean maximum | 22°C (73°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
| Average high | 12°C (55°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
32°C (91°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
| Daily mean | 7°C (45°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
| Average low | 3°C (37°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
| Mean minimum | -6°C (22°F) |
-3°C (26°F) |
-3°C (26°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
7°C (46°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
| Minimum | -12°C (12°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
0°C (32°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
-6°C (21°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Buffalo, South Carolina, United States with other places around the world.
Buffalo usually has the most precipitation in February, August and December, with an average of 12 rainy days and 125 mm (4.9 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Buffalo are January, March and June. On average, 92 mm (3.6 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 95 (3.7) | 123 (4.9) | 92 (3.6) | 114 (4.5) | 121 (4.8) | 90 (3.5) | 114 (4.5) | 127 (5.0) | 119 (4.7) | 104 (4.1) | 96 (3.8) | 126 (5.0) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 8 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
The sunniest months in Buffalo are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 41 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Buffalo: January, February and December receive an average of 6 hours 3 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 166 | 181 | 245 | 279 | 304 | 320 | 347 | 315 | 291 | 270 | 234 | 202 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 6m | 10h 56m | 11h 59m | 13h 4m | 13h 59m | 14h 25m | 14h 11m | 13h 23m | 12h 20m | 11h 15m | 10h 19m | 9h 51m |
Buffalo experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 11 - 11, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the Moderate / High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 6. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Buffalo UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Buffalo. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Buffalo's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.