Zip 14261 (University at Buffalo, NY) Climate

The climate in 14261 University at Buffalo, NY is generally mild throughout the year. In the summer months, temperatures range from the low 70s to mid 80s Fahrenheit with an average of 75 degrees. The winters are cold and snowy, with temperatures typically ranging from 20 to 30 degrees. Precipitation is abundant year-round, with an average of 39 inches of rain and more than 95 inches of snow annually. In general, this part of New York experiences all four seasons and a wide variety of weather conditions which makes it a great place to explore nature and enjoy outdoor activities.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 14261 zip code 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 the 14261 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Climate	University at Buffalo, New York	United States
	38.4 in.	38.1 in.
	84.7 in.	27.8 in.
	164.9 days	106.2 days
	157 days	205 days
	81.0°	85.8°
	16.9°	21.7°
	6.3	7
	3.3	4.3
	551 ft.	2443 ft.

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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 the 14261 zip code with an average high temperature of 81.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in New York. In the 14261 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 14261 zip code are August, June and July.

In the 14261 zip code, 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 the 14261 zip code with an average of 16.9°. This is about average compared to other places in New York.

In the 14261 zip code, there are 133.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New York.

In the 14261 zip code, 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 the 14261 zip code 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 the 14261 zip code 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 38.4 inches in the 14261 zip code means that it is drier than most places in New York.

January is the rainiest month in the 14261 zip code 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 the 14261 zip code, 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 the 14261 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in New York. January is the snowiest month in the 14261 zip code with 24.1 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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