Buffalo, WY
Full City Profile · Wyoming · Johnson County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
4,516
Population
995/sq mi density
$61,813
Median Income
$36,761 per capita
$272,300
Home Value
$419,244 Zillow
$1,066
Median Rent
24.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
85
Violent Crime/100K
811 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,813 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$272,300 home value, $1,066/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
85 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Buffalo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches. The area receives 42.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,719 ft (1,438 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 995/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3385°N, 106.7153°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Johnson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sheridan County (SHR) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0459 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 1.0 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
Buffalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and December the driest (0.2").