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Buffalo, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wright County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
16,388
Population
2,112/sq mi density
$88,306
Median Income
$38,972 per capita
$281,900
Home Value
$370,305 Zillow
$1,111
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
97
Violent Crime/100K
1,632 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$88,306 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$281,900 home value, $1,111/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Buffalo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 39.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,015 ft (309 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1795°N, 93.8640°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wright County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Cloud Regional (STC) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0501 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in |
Buffalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").