Buffalo, NY All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Buffalo, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 98.9°F (37°C) | August 27, 1948 |
| Record Low | -20°F (-29°C) | February 2, 1961 |
| Lowest High | -2°F (-19°C) | January 17, 1982 |
| Highest Low | 78.9°F (26°C) | August 1, 2006 |
| Highest Mean | 86.4°F (30°C) | July 15, 1995 and July 10, 2020 |
| Lowest Mean | -9°F (-23°C) | January 17, 1982 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 5.01" (127.3 mm) | June 22, 1987 |
| Max in One Month | 10.68" (271.2 mm) | August 1977 |
| Least in One Month | 0.11" (2.9 mm) | June 1955 |
| Max in One Year | 53.58" (1361.0 mm) | 1977 |
| Least in One Year | 26.59" (675.3 mm) | 1941 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 33.9" (86.1 cm) | December 10, 1995 |
| Max in One Month | 82.7" (210.0 cm) | December 2001 |
| Max in One Season | 199.8" (507.4 cm) | 1976-77 |
| Max in One Year | 188.5" (478.9 cm) | 2022 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | October 6, 1991 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | October 6, 1991 |
| Latest Snow | 2.0" (5.1 cm) | May 10, 1945 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 2.0" (5.1 cm) | May 10, 1945 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | May 1, 1938 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | May 1, 1938 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | February 2, 1939 – February 6, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at BUFFALO (8 mi from Buffalo, NY). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Buffalo, NY?
The all-time record high in Buffalo, NY is 98.9°F (37°C), set on August 27, 1948.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Buffalo, NY?
The all-time record low in Buffalo, NY is -20°F (-29°C), set on February 2, 1961.
What is the most rain Buffalo, NY has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Buffalo, NY is 5.01 inches, on June 22, 1987.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Buffalo, NY?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Buffalo, NY is 33.9 inches, on December 10, 1995.
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