University at Buffalo, NY Climate


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The climate in University at Buffalo, NY is generally mild and pleasant throughout the year. The summers are warm with temperatures reaching into the upper 80s and low 90s while the winters are cool to cold with temperatures dropping into the mid 20s on average. During the spring and fall months, temperatures range from mild to cool, making it a great place for outdoor activities. Precipitation levels tend to be higher in all seasons due to its location near Lake Erie, though snowfall can vary significantly depending on the year. In general, University at Buffalo enjoys comfortable temperatures that make it suitable for living and studying all year round.

University at Buffalo, New York gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

University at Buffalo averages 85 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 157 sunny days per year in University at Buffalo. The US average is 205 sunny days.

University at Buffalo gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 165 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 85 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for University at Buffalo is 6.3 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in New York.

9.3 Summer - 3.4 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in University at Buffalo, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateUniversity at Buffalo, New YorkUnited States
  38.3 in.38.1 in.
  84.7 in.27.8 in.
  164.9 days106.2 days
  157 days205 days
  81.0°85.8°
  16.9°21.7°
  6.37
  3.34.3
  932 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for University at Buffalo with an average high temperature of 81.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in New York. In University at Buffalo, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for University at Buffalo are August, June and July.
In University at Buffalo, there are 2.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in New York.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for University at Buffalo with an average of 16.9°. This is about average compared to other places in New York.
In University at Buffalo, there are 133.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New York.
In University at Buffalo, there are 3.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in New York.
Humidity in University at Buffalo is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
November is the wettest month in University at Buffalo with 3.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.4 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 28% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 38.3 inches in University at Buffalo means that it is drier than most places in New York.
January is the rainiest month in University at Buffalo with 19.2 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 10.2 rainy days. There are 164.9 rainy days annually in University at 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.
An annual snowfall of 84.7 inches in University at Buffalo means that it is snowier than most places in New York. January is the snowiest month in University at Buffalo with 24.1 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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