Buffalo Weather Forecast
Buffalo weather: 60°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Buffalo?
Yes - rain is likely in Buffalo today.
A 67% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,3 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sun and Mon.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 38% of a normal August week (0,3 in against 0,8 in).
16-day forecast for Buffalo
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light rain | 69° / 61° | 67% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 63° / 57° | 44% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 60° | 5% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 59° | 2% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 80° / 62° | 28% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 80° / 63° | 17% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 57° | 3% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 67° / 61° | 23% · 0,3 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 62° | 27% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 55° | 28% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 51° | 28% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 56° | 21% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 58° | 27% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 55° | 19% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 73° / 58° | 24% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 60° | 35% | 10 mph | 3 |
What this means for Buffalo
Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is 7.7°F below the 77°F typical for this month.
A 67% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 80°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 60°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 77% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Buffalo?
June, July, August 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 3:15 AM.
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 August 24, 2026 at 3:15 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
