Buffalo, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Harper County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,244
Population
1,121/sq mi density
$69,875
Median Income
$26,442 per capita
$89,200
Home Value
$55,277 Zillow
$693
Median Rent
13.5% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$69,875 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,200 home value, $693/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Buffalo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,826 ft (557 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8294°N, 99.6377°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Harper County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dodge City Regional (DDC) 67 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in |
Buffalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 36°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.7").