Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 58°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Buffalo, OK Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 58°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 22.1"
- Annual precip
- 189d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Buffalo
Buffalo, Oklahoma averages 58°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 58°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 22.1"
- annual precipitation · 14" snow
- 189 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
58°F (14°C)
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
22.1"
Annual Snow
13.6"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
58°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
22.1"
Plus 13.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Buffalo) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Buffalo area.
How Buffalo compares to every U.S. city
Buffalo's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Buffalo
MethodologyBuffalo's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7" | 2.0" | 26.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8" | 3.4" | 18.8 | 0.1 |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4" | 1.8" | 12.6 | 0.4 |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9" | 0.1" | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.7 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.2 |
| July | 96°F (35°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.6 |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.5 |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.5 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 2.3 | 4.0 |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0" | 2.2" | 13.6 | 0.1 |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9" | 4.1" | 26.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
Snow: 2.0"
1.8 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
Snow: 3.4"
2.9 days with precipitation
March 1.4"
Snow: 1.8"
4.7 days with precipitation
April 1.9"
Snow: 0.1"
5.3 days with precipitation
May 2.3"
6.0 days with precipitation
June 4.0"
6.8 days with precipitation
July 2.2"
5.4 days with precipitation
August 3.1"
6.1 days with precipitation
September 1.6"
4.5 days with precipitation
October 2.2"
4.9 days with precipitation
November 1.0"
Snow: 2.2"
2.8 days with precipitation
December 0.9"
Snow: 4.1"
2.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 17
50% probability date
Growing Season
189 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,372
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,827
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Buffalo's climate means for you
Buffalo runs 58°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 189 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 17 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,372 heating and 1,827 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Buffalo, OK
Based on station USC00341243 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Buffalo, Oklahoma averages 58°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 72°F to a mean daily low of 44°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Buffalo should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 22.1 inches, with 13.6 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 189 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 17 and the first fall freeze near October 23. And on the energy front, 4,372 heating degree days and 1,827 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Buffalo scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Buffalo, OK? ▼
The average annual temperature in Buffalo, Oklahoma is 58°F. The warmest month averages 96°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Buffalo get? ▼
Buffalo receives 22.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 13.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Buffalo? ▼
Buffalo has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Buffalo? ▼
Buffalo has approximately 189 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 17 and the first fall freeze around October 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Buffalo? ▼
Buffalo has 4,372 heating degree days and 1,827 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Buffalo climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00341243 near Buffalo.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00341243. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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