2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Syracuse, NY vs Buffalo, NY

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Highlights
- Buffalo has 5.9% less rainy days than Syracuse.
- Buffalo has 4.9% less Sunny Days than Syracuse.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Buffalo scores 1.6% better than Syracuse
 Syracuse, NYBuffalo, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3938
 Snowfall104  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock164106
 Sunny163  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.47
 UV Index3.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6002443
Reviews for Syracuse    59 Reviews

I've lived in Syracuse, NY my entire life. The majority of my family and friends are from here as well. I love the Syracuse sports teams and have done so since I was a  More

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I was born 30 miles from Syracuse,, moved away to travel all over the USA, living in about 8 different cities, then came to live in Syracuse, NY. I have been here for 20  More

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I’ll start by saying I’ve lived here my whole life. I have only lived here but can’t wait to move out. I’ll lay out some pros and cons. Pros: it has a decent downtown  More

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Reviews for Buffalo    94 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Clean, fun, safe and unique. Great place to raise a family. Affordable housing, strong job market. Great schools and neighborhoods.  More

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Over 3 years ago

Buffalo was okay in 2016. Since then, crime is up, there are more methadone clinics than pediatricians, and so many of the small businesses that made this place charming  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city is just plain beautiful. Sure, it might not be New York or Albany. But it's Buffalo. Place is a God-send. You want to see the Falls and the Bills? Come here.  More

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