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Buffalo, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Putnam County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,110
Population
941/sq mi density
$55,313
Median Income
$25,246 per capita
$124,100
Home Value
$158,864 Zillow
$720
Median Rent
25.6% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,313 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,100 home value, $720/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Buffalo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 572 ft (174 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 941/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6118°N, 81.9816°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Putnam County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in |
Buffalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.9").