Climate and monthly weather forecastBuffalo, SD
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Buffalo, South Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C). January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and an average low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C). Weather in January »Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is also a subzero cold month in Buffalo, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 15.3°F (-9.3°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C). February's presence marks an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C), subtly varied from January's 27.3°F (-2.6°C). Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Buffalo, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 27°F (-2.8°C) and max 42.6°F (5.9°C). The onset of March marks an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C) in February to a wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April is a cool spring month in Buffalo, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.1°F (1.7°C) and max 52.9°F (11.6°C). Buffalo, South Dakota, sees a rise in temperature during April, with average high-temperatures transitioning from a wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C) in March to a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Buffalo, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 45.9°F (7.7°C) and max 64°F (17.8°C). The shift into May is characterized by a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) to an enjoyable 64°F (17.8°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is a warm month in Buffalo, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.9°F (13.3°C) and 76.1°F (24.5°C). June brings a temperature increase, with average high-temperatures moving from May's comfortable 64°F (17.8°C) to a moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, the same as June, is a moderately hot summer month in Buffalo, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 85.1°F (29.5°C) and 63.5°F (17.5°C). July, marked by an average high-temperature of 85.1°F (29.5°C) and a low-temperature of 63.5°F (17.5°C), is the warmest month. For July, the heat index is appraised at a hot 86°F (30°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Buffalo, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 62.2°F (16.8°C) and 82.9°F (28.3°C). The transition into August shows a subtle variation to a still warm 82.9°F (28.3°C) from July's 85.1°F (29.5°C) in the average high-temperature. Weather in August »Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is still a pleasant month in Buffalo, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 73.2°F (22.9°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C). In the transition to September, Buffalo observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 82.9°F (28.3°C) in August to an agreeable 73.2°F (22.9°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Buffalo, South Dakota, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 39.6°F (4.2°C) and 55.4°F (13°C). October signals a significant shift in the average high-temperature, falling from September's pleasant 73.2°F (22.9°C) to a refreshing 55.4°F (13°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is another cold month in Buffalo, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and max 42.1°F (5.6°C). The beginning of November marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a mild 55.4°F (13°C) in October to a cold 42.1°F (5.6°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Buffalo, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 16°F (-8.9°C). The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a cold 42.1°F (5.6°C) in November to a freezing cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C). Weather in December »Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
Buffalo's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and a low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).
With an average relative humidity of 82%, January is the most humid month in Buffalo.
January and November are months with the least rain in Buffalo when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of rain.
In Buffalo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.8 days and collects up to 14.88" (378mm) of precipitation.
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Buffalo.
In Buffalo, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.2 days and aggregates up to 22.95" (583mm) of snow.
January and February, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.
February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.
The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 9.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.3 days and accumulates 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.
June through September are months without snowfall.
The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 15h and 36min of daylight.
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Buffalo.
Buffalo's July weather, marked by an average high temperature of 85.1°F (29.5°C) and an average low temperature of 63.5°F (17.5°C), is the warmest in the year.
August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 47%.
August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.5h of sunshine.
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
Average temperature
Buffalo, SD
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure
Buffalo, SD
- Average pressure in January:
30.15"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.14"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.03"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.93"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.91"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.84"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.89"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.89"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.93"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.98"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.06"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed
Buffalo, SD
- Average wind speed in January:
11.9mph - Average wind speed in February:
10.6mph - Average wind speed in March:
11.1mph - Average wind speed in April:
11.7mph - Average wind speed in May:
11.1mph - Average wind speed in June:
10.8mph
- Average wind speed in July:
9.8mph - Average wind speed in August:
9.9mph - Average wind speed in September:
10.6mph - Average wind speed in October:
11.9mph - Average wind speed in November:
11.1mph - Average wind speed in December:
11.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.8mph).
Average humidity
Buffalo, SD
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).
Average rainfall
Buffalo, SD
- Average rainfall in January:
0.51" - Average rainfall in February:
0.67" - Average rainfall in March:
1.1" - Average rainfall in April:
1.61" - Average rainfall in May:
2.68" - Average rainfall in June:
2.01"
- Average rainfall in July:
1.73" - Average rainfall in August:
1.3" - Average rainfall in September:
1.02" - Average rainfall in October:
1.14" - Average rainfall in November:
0.51" - Average rainfall in December:
0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").
Average rainfall days
Buffalo, SD
- Average rainfall days in January:
3.3 days - Average rainfall days in February:
3.7 days - Average rainfall days in March:
8.3 days - Average rainfall days in April:
13.8 days - Average rainfall days in May:
15.3 days - Average rainfall days in June:
13.3 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
11.8 days - Average rainfall days in August:
10.4 days - Average rainfall days in September:
9 days - Average rainfall days in October:
6.6 days - Average rainfall days in November:
4.5 days - Average rainfall days in December:
3.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).
Average snowfall
Buffalo, SD
- Average snowfall in January:
2.87" - Average snowfall in February:
4.17" - Average snowfall in March:
4.37" - Average snowfall in April:
3.31" - Average snowfall in May:
1.5" - Average snowfall in June:
0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Buffalo, SD
- Average snowfall days in January:
11.9 days - Average snowfall days in February:
12.3 days - Average snowfall days in March:
9.9 days - Average snowfall days in April:
5.3 days - Average snowfall days in May:
1.6 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0.1 days - Average snowfall days in October:
3.2 days - Average snowfall days in November:
7 days - Average snowfall days in December:
10.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Buffalo, SD
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 12min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 24min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 36min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 54min - Average daylight in June:
15h and 36min
- Average daylight in July:
15h and 18min - Average daylight in August:
14h and 6min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 30min - Average daylight in October:
10h and 54min - Average daylight in November:
9h and 30min - Average daylight in December:
8h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in January:
5h and 0min - Average sunshine in February:
5h and 0min - Average sunshine in March:
6h and 36min - Average sunshine in April:
8h and 30min - Average sunshine in May:
9h and 30min - Average sunshine in June:
11h and 0min
- Average sunshine in July:
11h and 24min - Average sunshine in August:
11h and 30min - Average sunshine in September:
10h and 0min - Average sunshine in October:
6h and 42min - Average sunshine in November:
6h and 0min - Average sunshine in December:
5h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days
Buffalo, SD
- Average sunshine days in January:
16.8 days - Average sunshine days in February:
14.6 days - Average sunshine days in March:
14.9 days - Average sunshine days in April:
11.6 days - Average sunshine days in May:
13.8 days - Average sunshine days in June:
13.1 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
14.8 days - Average sunshine days in August:
17.5 days - Average sunshine days in September:
18.8 days - Average sunshine days in October:
19.1 days - Average sunshine days in November:
19.4 days - Average sunshine days in December:
17.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).
Average UV index
Buffalo, SD
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Buffalo, SD
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility
Buffalo, SD
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
