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Buffalo, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Erie County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
276,397
Population
6,845/sq mi density
$48,050
Median Income
$30,995 per capita
$152,300
Home Value
$232,351 Zillow
$989
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
237 sunny days/yr
991
Violent Crime/100K
3,245 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$48,050 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$152,300 home value, $989/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
991 violent crimes/100K (161% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Buffalo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 30.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Area | 52.5 sq mi (135.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,845/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8925°N, 78.8597°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Erie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0434 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.17 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.25 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in |
Buffalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.2").