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Buffalo, NY vs Portland, ME

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Highlights

On average, there are 203 sunny days per year in Portland. Buffalo averages 155 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Portland, Maine gets 48.9 inches of rain, on average, per year. Buffalo, New York gets 38.5 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Portland averages 61 inches of snow per year. Buffalo averages 84.8 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.


Weather Highlights

Portland, Maine
Summer High:
the July high is around 78.8 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 10.8
Rain: averages 48.9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 61 inches of snow a year

Buffalo, New York
Summer High:
the July high is around 80.8 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17.3
Rain: averages 38.5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 84.8 inches of snow a year


BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX
Portland

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Portland is 6.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Maine.

6.5 / 10
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Portland, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Buffalo

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Buffalo is 6.4 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in New York.

6.4 / 10
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Buffalo, while January and December are the least comfortable months.


Today's Weather - Buffalo, NY

3 AM PST

Mostly Cloudy

46°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightMostly Cloudy44° / 59°SE 6 mph
Friday NightPartly Cloudy41° / 48°SW 9 to 15 mph
Saturday NightPartly Cloudy35° / 50°W 7 to 16 mph
Sunday NightMostly Clear36° / 52°W 8 to 20 mph
Monday NightPartly Cloudy39° / 60°SW 10 mph
Tuesday NightRain Showers39° / 48°SW 15 to 18 mph
Wednesday NightPartly Cloudy31° / 50°NW 12 to 16 mph

Today's Weather - Portland, ME

3 AM PST

Mostly Cloudy

43°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TodayMostly Cloudy47° / 44°SE 5 to 15 mph
SaturdayLight Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers51° / 42°S 10 to 15 mph
SundaySunny52° / 43°W 10 to 15 mph
MondaySunny50° / 40°W 15 to 20 mph
TuesdayMostly Sunny49° / 45°SE 10 to 20 mph
WednesdayChance Light Rain50° / 37°S 15 to 20 mph
ThursdaySlight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers46° / 39°W 15 to 20 mph

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthBuffalo, NYPortland, ME
January32° / 17°31° / 11°
February34° / 18°34° / 14°
March43° / 25°42° / 23°
April56° / 36°54° / 33°
May68° / 46°64° / 43°
June76° / 56°73° / 53°
July81° / 61°79° / 58°
August79° / 60°78° / 57°
September72° / 53°70° / 49°
October60° / 42°59° / 37°
November48° / 33°48° / 29°
December37° / 24°37° / 18°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Buffalo / Portland
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 028 / 3019 / 1116 / 8
February0 / 026 / 2615 / 912 / 6
March0 / 024 / 2614 / 118 / 5
April0 / 010 / 1313 / 113 / 1
May0 / 01 / 213 / 120 / 0
June1 / 10 / 012 / 120 / 0
July2 / 20 / 011 / 110 / 0
August1 / 10 / 010 / 90 / 0
September0 / 00 / 111 / 90 / 0
October0 / 03 / 913 / 100 / 0
November0 / 015 / 2015 / 114 / 1
December0 / 026 / 2818 / 1113 / 6
July is the hottest month for Buffalo with an average high temperature of 80.8°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in New York. In Buffalo, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Buffalo are August, June and July.

July is the hottest month for Portland with an average high temperature of 78.8°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Maine. In Portland, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Portland are August, July and June.


January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Buffalo with an average of 17.3°. This is about average compared to other places in New York.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Portland with an average of 10.8°. This is warmer than most places in Maine.



In Buffalo, there are 3.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in New York.

In Portland, there are 3.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Maine.



In Buffalo, there are 130.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New York.

In Portland, there are 154.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Maine.



In Buffalo, there are 3.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in New York.

In Portland, there are 12.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Maine.



November is the wettest month in Buffalo with 3.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.3 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 29% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 38.5 inches in Buffalo means that it is drier than most places in New York.


November is the wettest month in Portland with 5.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 3.3 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 28% of yearly precipitation and 22% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 48.9 inches in Portland means that it is about average compared to other places in Maine.


January is the rainiest month in Buffalo with 18.9 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 10.2 rainy days. There are 163.9 rainy days annually in Buffalo, which is rainier than most places in New York. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.

May is the rainiest month in Portland with 12.4 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 9.2 rainy days. There are 128.3 rainy days annually in Portland, which is about average compared to other places in Maine. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.



An annual snowfall of 84.8 inches in Buffalo means that it is snowier than most places in New York.

An annual snowfall of 61.0 inches in Portland means that it is less snowy than most places in Maine.



January is the snowiest month in Buffalo with 23.8 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Portland with 18.1 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.


DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.


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