Buffalo, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Harding County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
282
Population
513/sq mi density
$81,607
Median Income
$52,782 per capita
$112,500
Home Value
$199,139 Zillow
$583
Median Rent
16.7% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,607 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $583/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Buffalo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. The area receives 51.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,896 ft (883 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 513/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5864°N, 103.5435°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Harding County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK) 91 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in |
Buffalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 21°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.3").