Weather in Buffalo in May
In an average May, Buffalo sees a daily high around 67°F and a low around 49°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 67°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 55°F to 79°F |
| Average low | 49°F |
| Typical low range | 39°F to 61°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
91°F
2020-05-26
Lowest
41°F
2020-05-09
Low
Highest
76°F
2018-05-31
Lowest
29°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
106°F
2006-05-30
Lowest
17°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
18.5 g/m³
1991-05-30
Lowest
3.3 g/m³
1986-05-03
Wind
Highest
28 mph
1997-05-01
Lowest
4 mph
2000-05-21
Gust
Highest
66 mph
2010-05-08
Lowest
10 mph
2000-05-21
Precip
Wettest
7.07 in
2004
Driest
0.94 in
2007
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