Weather in Buffalo in January
In an average January, Buffalo sees a daily high around 32°F and a low around 20°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 32°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 17°F to 45°F |
| Average low | 20°F |
| Typical low range | 4°F to 34°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
67°F
2005-01-13
Lowest
-2°F
1982-01-17
Low
Highest
56°F
2008-01-08
Lowest
-12°F
1984-01-21
Feels-like
Highest
56°F
2008-01-08
Lowest
-36°F
1982-01-17
Humidity
Highest
9.9 g/m³
2013-01-13
Lowest
0.6 g/m³
1982-01-17
Wind
Highest
30 mph
2008-01-30
Lowest
4 mph
1996-01-06
Gust
Highest
66 mph
2017-01-11
Lowest
7 mph
1996-01-06
Precip
Wettest
5.53 in
1999
Driest
1.30 in
1988
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