Buffalo Weather Forecast
Buffalo weather: 50°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Buffalo is a city in New York. Buffalo is known for Wings, architecture and falls access. It has a population of about 278.000.
Right now it is 50°F (10°C) in Buffalo with overcast. It feels like 46°F. Today runs from 38°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Buffalo is June, July and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 80°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 21°F.
The closest major airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), about 66 mi away. Nearby highlights include Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, Letchworth State Park and CN Tower.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 64°F is 3.6°F above the 61°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Buffalo today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Buffalo right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:16 PM, Oct 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Buffalo
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 38° | 1% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 49° | 8% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 40° | 4% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 43° | 0% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 54° | 24% | 15 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 65° / 49° | 24% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 42° | 9% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 43° | 35% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light rain | 56° / 50° | 35% · 0,9 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light rain | 50° / 40° | 25% · 0,4 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 43° / 37° | 29% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 44° / 34° | 28% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 48° / 31° | 23% | 3 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 34° | 16% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Light rain | 53° / 46° | 16% · 0,3 in | 15 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 46° / 36° | 24% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 3 |
Climate in Buffalo month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 21° | 3,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 34° | 22° | 2,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 46° | 31° | 4,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 56° | 40° | 5,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 64° | 50° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 76° | 61° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 80° | 67° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 78° | 64° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 74° | 59° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 61° | 49° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 48° | 37° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 39° | 28° | 4,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Buffalo
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Air quality and pollen in Buffalo
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Buffalo
Go in June, July and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Buffalo?
Buffalo is a city in New York. Its coordinates are 42.8864, -78.8784. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Buffalo right now?
It is currently 50°F (10°C) with overcast. Humidity is 71% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Buffalo?
June, July and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Buffalo, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Buffalo in?
Buffalo observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 7:16 PM.
How many people live in Buffalo?
Buffalo has a population of approximately 278.000.
What is the nearest airport to Buffalo?
The closest airports are Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 66 mi away, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 281 mi away and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 282 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Buffalo?
Popular options include Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, Letchworth State Park, CN Tower, Watkins Glen State Park and Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 26, 2026 at 7:16 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
