Buffalo, SD Weather
Buffalo, SD climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and extremely cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 10's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 82.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 6.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 29 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Buffalo is 16.67 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 3.12 Inches.
Weather Data
Current Conditions
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Fair, 32°F | Humidity: 85% | Dewpoint: 28°F |
| Wind Speed: W 6 MPH | Heat Index: 32°F | ||
| Barometer: 30.00 in. | Wind Chill: 26°F |
Weather Forecast
| Hi: 40°F | Today: Windy. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers or snow showers in the morning...Then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Highs around 40. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 30 mph in the afternoon. | |
| Lo: 20°F | ||
| Hi: 41°F | Monday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds 5 to 15 mph. | |
| Lo: 19°F | ||
| Hi: 45°F | Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. | |
| Lo: 29°F | ||
| Hi: 45°F | Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. | |
| Lo: 25°F | ||
| Hi: 39°F | Thanksgiving day: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain and snow. Highs in the upper 30s. | |
| Lo: 21°F | ||
| Hi: 35°F | Friday: Windy. Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s. | |
| Lo: 19°F |
Moon, Sunrise and Sunset
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Moon Phase: Waning Crescent Moon | Civil Twilight: 6:31 AM MST |
Sunrise: 7:03 AM MST |
| Sunset: 4:16 PM MST |
Civil Twilight: 4:49 PM MST |
Normal Climate
Normal Temperatures
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max °F | 26.3 | 32.5 | 41.6 | 55.0 | 66.2 | 75.3 | 82.7 | 82.8 | 71.5 | 57.9 | 39.6 | 29.9 | 55.1 |
| Mean °F | 16.3 | 22.5 | 30.8 | 42.8 | 53.5 | 62.6 | 68.9 | 68.1 | 57.3 | 45.0 | 29.3 | 19.5 | 43.1 |
| Min °F | 6.2 | 12.4 | 19.9 | 30.6 | 40.8 | 49.8 | 55.1 | 53.3 | 43.0 | 32.0 | 18.9 | 9.0 | 30.9 |
Normal Precipitation
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inch | 0.43 | 0.33 | 0.72 | 1.91 | 2.90 | 3.12 | 2.23 | 1.33 | 1.25 | 1.48 | 0.57 | 0.40 | 16.67 |

