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Weather in Buffalo, New York for January 2026

Your guide to Buffalo weather in January - trends and predictions

    Official Weather Alert ⚠️

  • Cold Weather Advisory - See hour by hour.

    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Buffalo is transformed into a snow paradise in January, with more than 20 snowy days on average.
    According to Buffalo snow forecast for January 2026, 4 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Tuesday, January 27.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, January 2026 in Buffalo is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1.7 °F.

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in Buffalo predicts a temperature of -8.2 °F, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Buffalo at the beginning of January is 1.6 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of -7.3 °F by the end of January.

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Average dry days
4
Dry days
Average rainy days
6
Rainy days
Average snowy days
21
Snow days
Average temperatures
0°/-4°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
21 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
82 %
Avg humidity

Buffalo Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Patchy rain possible
2°
2
Overcast
2°
3
Moderate rain at times
3°
4
Overcast
1°
5
Cloudy
2°
6
Patchy rain possible
1°
7
Light freezing rain
0°
8
Sunny
1°
9
Partly cloudy
5°
10
Overcast
3°
11
Patchy rain possible
2°
12
Moderate or heavy rain shower
3°
13
Overcast
3°
14
Sunny
-1°
15
Overcast
-4°
16
Overcast
-2°
17
Patchy moderate snow
0°
18
Patchy rain possible
0°
19
Moderate or heavy rain shower
-2°
20
Overcast
-4°
21
Overcast
-3°
22
Moderate rain at times
-2°
23
Overcast
-1°
24
Overcast
-2°
25
Moderate or heavy rain shower
-1°
26
Overcast
-1°
27
Weather Alert Patchy moderate snow
-9°
28
Light freezing rain
-10°
29
Overcast
-9°
30
Light snow
-11°
31
Light snow
-10°

Temperatures trend during January in Buffalo

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January weather in Buffalo day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 2° /-2° 4.1 mm 0.7 cm
Jan. 2 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 3° /-2° 1.3 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 4 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-3° 5.1 mm 0.7 cm
Jan. 5 Cloudy
Cloudy
 2° /-4° 2.5 mm 1.5 cm
Jan. 6 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 1° /-2° 1.6 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 7 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 0° /-2° 3.5 mm 1.3 cm
Jan. 8 Sunny
Sunny
 1° /-3° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 9 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 5° /-2° 4.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 10 Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-3° 0.6 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 11 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 2° /-2° 6.9 mm 2.8 cm
Jan. 12 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 3° /-2° 6 mm 2.1 cm
Jan. 13 Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-3° 3.8 mm 0.9 cm
Jan. 14 Sunny
Sunny
 -1° /-8° 2.1 mm 0.4 cm
Jan. 15 Overcast
Overcast
 -4° /-9° 2 mm 1.7 cm
Jan. 16 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-9° 2.1 mm 1.6 cm
Jan. 17 Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 0° /-6° 2.9 mm 2 cm
Jan. 18 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 0° /-4° 6.9 mm 3.9 cm
Jan. 19 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 -2° /-7° 3.7 mm 1.3 cm
Jan. 20 Overcast
Overcast
 -4° /-10° 3.9 mm 0.9 cm
Jan. 21 Overcast
Overcast
 -3° /-9° 3.1 mm 0.9 cm
Jan. 22 Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 -2° /-9° 1.8 mm 0.3 cm
Jan. 23 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-6° 2.8 mm 1.2 cm
Jan. 24 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-7° 1.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 25 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 -1° /-7° 9.8 mm 4.5 cm
Jan. 26 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-5° 6.3 mm 2.8 cm
Jan. 27 Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 -9° /-17° 0.7 mm 0.4 cm
Jan. 28 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -10° /-17° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 29 Overcast
Overcast
 -9° /-14° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Light snow
Light snow
 -11° /-21° 1.1 mm 0.8 cm
Jan. 31 Light snow
Light snow
 -10° /-17° 0.9 mm 0.7 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Buffalo in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Buffalo forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Buffalo in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Buffalo during January?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 0° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Buffalo during January?

Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Buffalo during January, with a total of 95.6 mm spread over approximately 6 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

Will it snow in Buffalo in January 2026?

Buffalo experiences an average snowfall of 28.6167 cm during January, occurring over 21 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Buffalo during January?

The average wind speed in Buffalo during January is 21 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Buffalo snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Buffalo’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Buffalo sees 21 snowy days during January, with approximately 28.6 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Buffalo

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Buffalos January weather 💧
Typically, Buffalo has 6 rainy days in January with a total of 95.6 mm of rainfall.

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