Weather in Buffalo, New York, United States in January
In an average January, Buffalo sees a daily high around 29°F and a low around 19°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 29°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 17°F to 41°F |
| Average low | 19°F |
| Typical low range | 6°F to 31°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
60°F
1995-01-14
Lowest
1°F
1994-01-19
Low
Highest
52°F
2008-01-08
Lowest
-8°F
1982-01-17
Feels-like
Highest
52°F
2008-01-08
Lowest
-35°F
1982-01-17
Humidity
Highest
10.3 g/m³
2008-01-08
Lowest
1.1 g/m³
1994-01-19
Wind
Highest
35 mph
2008-01-30
Lowest
3 mph
2020-01-31
Precip
Wettest
4.54 in
1999
Driest
0.90 in
1988
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