Climate & Weather in Buffalo

Buffalo has a real, genuine mid-latitude steppe climate at approximately 4,639 feet elevation, shaped directly by its position at the base of the Bighorn Mountains.

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Long, cold, snowy winters

Buffalo's winters run long, freezing, snowy, and windy -- December highs run approximately 29°F (lows ~15°F), with average annual snowfall of 42.7 inches, concentrated in January, February, and December.

Short, warm, dry summers

Summers run short, warm, dry, and mostly clear -- July highs run approximately 79°F (lows ~58°F).

A genuinely wide annual temperature range

Temperatures typically range from 17°F to 86°F across the year, rarely dropping below -2°F or exceeding 95°F.

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Last reviewed: 2026-09-02. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.