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Buffalo

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Updated Saturday, October 31, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Buffalo?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Buffalo month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Buffalo are typically June, August and September, with average daytime highs around 23–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 26°C), January the coldest (average low -5°C), and April the wettest (about 115 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January0.8-5.1834.1
February2.4-4.8835.9
March6.8-1.4847.2
April12.03.11158.5
May18.49.59110.3
June23.715.48512.2
July26.319.010112.4
August25.518.49611.5
September22.715.28210.1
October16.29.61156.9
November8.82.8905.5
December3.5-2.1973.9

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What is being reported around Buffalo

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People and places shaping Buffalo

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Research updated Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Dates that matter

Past and future events in Buffalo

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  1. Buffalo city court judge general election

    General election for city court judge in Buffalo, New York.

Past · documented context

Previously

  1. 2025 Buffalo mayoral election

    Held on November 4, 2025, where Sean Ryan defeated Christopher Scanlon.

Current public leadership

People associated with this place

  • Chief Buffalo (disambiguation)

    Listed in the source as a person associated with people.

  • Norton Buffalo (1951–2009)

    American singer-songwriter and musician

  • Ted Buffalo (1885–1969)

    Native American football player

  • Tishynah Buffalo

    Indigenous Canadian fashion designer

  • Black Buffalo (wrestler) (born 1974)

    Japanese professional wrestler

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Buffalo yet.

Local business and employers

  • Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    Airport serving the Buffalo, New York region.

Newspapers and local media

  • Buffalo News

    Local newspaper providing breaking news and coverage for Buffalo, NY and Erie County.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Buffalo City Hall

    Historic and governmental center featuring the McKinley Monument in the foreground.

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01 · Overview

Buffalo, in brief

Buffalo is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Buffalo took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Buffalo

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Buffalo

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Buffalo

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Buffalo

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Buffalo

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08 · Questions

Questions about Buffalo

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Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Buffalo located and what are its coordinates?

Buffalo is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 42.8865, -78.8784, with an elevation of 183 meters above sea level.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Buffalo?

Buffalo has a recorded population of approximately 258,071 and observes the America/New_York time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Buffalo?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Buffalo include EN-US, ES-US, HAW, French, with USD used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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