Weather on February 29
Buffalo, NY
55 Years of Data
About This Date
February 29th in Buffalo, NY typically brings cold winter weather, with average highs around 34°F and lows near 18°F. Over 14 years of records, the warmest February 29th was in 1976 (41°F average), while the coldest was 1980 (3°F) — a 38°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 71% of recorded February 29th dates, with snow falling 57% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 5.7").
Planning for February 29th in Buffalo, NY? Bundle up with warm layers and protect extremities from the cold. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella. Check road conditions if traveling, as snow is possible.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31° | 20° | 26° | — | 0.2" |
| 2020 | 24° | 14° | 19° | 0.2" | 1.8" |
| 2016 | 58° | 22° | 40° | 0.48" | — |
| 2012 | 42° | 31° | 36° | 0.15" | — |
| 2008 | 33° | 4° | 18° | 0.36" | 2.6" |
| 2004 | 46° | 29° | 37° | — | — |
| 2000 | 47° | 23° | 35° | — | — |
| 1996 | 20° | 14° | 17° | 0.15" | 0.9" |
| 1992 | 24° | 8° | 16° | 0.05" | 0.4" |
| 1988 | 35° | 23° | 29° | 0.03" | 0.1" |
| 1984 | 19° | 13° | 16° | 0.89" | 5.7" |
| 1980coldest | 8° | -3° | 3° | 0.1" | 0.4" |
| 1976warmest | 54° | 28° | 41° | 0.66" | — |
| 1972 | 38° | 28° | 33° | — | — |
Buffalo, NY Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Buffalo, NY Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
Buffalo, NY Daily Temperature Calendar
Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.
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