Weather in Buffalo, New York, United States in May
In an average May, Buffalo sees a daily high around 64°F and a low around 45°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 64°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 53°F to 75°F |
| Average low | 45°F |
| Typical low range | 37°F to 55°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
88°F
2006-05-30
Lowest
40°F
2020-05-09
Low
Highest
68°F
2018-05-31
Lowest
29°F
2020-05-12
Feels-like
Highest
101°F
2006-05-30
Lowest
17°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
17.6 g/m³
2011-05-31
Lowest
3.5 g/m³
2020-05-08
Wind
Highest
27 mph
2010-05-08
Lowest
3 mph
1991-05-09
Precip
Wettest
6.23 in
2011
Driest
1.08 in
2005
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