Buffalo weather, reported by Tonka
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Verdicts use the same temperature bands as our vet-sourced guides to safe walking temperatures and cold-weather limits, including the humidity bump and the 7-second pavement test.
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What Buffalo weather usually means for pets
Averages tell you what to plan a wardrobe around. Here is Buffalo's typical year with a dog-walk comfort rating for each month, using the same bands as the live verdict above.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Typical midday walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.1°F / 0°C | 19°F / -7°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
| February | 33.3°F / 1°C | 19.5°F / -7°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
| March | 41.8°F / 5°C | 26.4°F / -3°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
| April | 54.7°F / 13°C | 36.5°F / 3°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| May | 67.4°F / 20°C | 48.3°F / 9°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| June | 75.6°F / 24°C | 58.1°F / 15°C | Fine for most dogs |
| July | 80.2°F / 27°C | 63.1°F / 17°C | Caution — shade & water |
| August | 79°F / 26°C | 61.7°F / 17°C | Caution — shade & water |
| September | 72.3°F / 22°C | 54.5°F / 13°C | Fine for most dogs |
| October | 59.6°F / 15°C | 43.9°F / 7°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| November | 47.8°F / 9°C | 34.2°F / 1°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| December | 37.2°F / 3°C | 25.6°F / -4°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
Record high: 99°F / 37°C (August, records since 1871) · Record low: -20°F / -29°C (February, records since 1871) · Average snowfall: 95.4″ a year, peaking in January
Climate data: NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals (Buffalo Niagara International Airport).
Buffalo weather facts every pet owner should know
- Buffalo averages 95.4 inches of snow a year, with 26.7 inches in January alone, so paw balm, booties, and a post-walk salt rinse are core gear for Buffalo dogs.
- January lows in Buffalo average 19.0F, just under the 20F mark where walks become dangerous for most dogs, so midwinter outings should be short and coated.
- Buffalo sits on the eastern end of Lake Erie, and lake-effect snow squalls can bury the city quickly, which means a sunny forecast at breakfast does not guarantee a clear evening walk.
- Summers are the payoff: July highs average only 80.2F and Buffalo's all-time record is just 99F, so dogs here rarely face the dangerous 90F+ walking weather common elsewhere.
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