Buffalo, NY weather in October
Expect cool weather with frequent rain in Buffalo in October, with highs near 60°F and lows near 44°F. Rain or snow falls on about 14 days. Snowfall averages about 0.9 in.
- Normal high
- 60°F
- Normal low
- 44°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 4.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.9 in
- normal snowfall
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 66°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 49°F | 39°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 42% | 45% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:12 am / 6:57 pm | 7:48 am / 6:09 pm |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical October day
- 6 am48°Fdew point 42°F
- 9 am52°Fdew point 43°F
- Noon56°Fdew point 43°F
- 3 pm57°Fdew point 43°F
- 6 pm54°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 pm51°Fdew point 43°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Buffalo (8 mi away); average wind 10 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F10 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow14 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below2 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in October
Normal precipitation is 4.0 in; a dry October brings about 3.0 in and a wet one about 4.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.9 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202007: average high 67°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 56°F
- Wettest October2006: 8.8 in
- Driest October2000: 1.1 in
- Highest reading86°F (October 5, 2007)
- Lowest reading25°F (October 20, 1992)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 72°F | 60°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 55°F | 44°F | 34°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 14 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 16 | 10 | 2 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 11.0 h | 9.8 h |
Highs change by -12°F from September and -12°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Gettysburg, PA228 mi · high 65°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Pittsburgh, PA179 mi · high 63°F · 11 wet days
How Buffalo ranks in October
- Normal high322nd warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 10 in New York
- Wet days358th driest of 378
- Comfortable days227th most of 340
What to pack for Buffalo in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 14 days
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 26; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Oct 10. All frost dates for Buffalo.
Heating and cooling
October has 417 heating degree days and 6 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Buffalo in October?
The normal high is 60°F and the normal low is 44°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 25°F (October 20, 1992).
Does it rain a lot in Buffalo in October?
About 14 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.0 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (8.8 in); the driest was in 2000 (1.1 in).
Does it snow in Buffalo in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.9 in.
Is October a good time to visit Buffalo?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Buffalo (55 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Buffalo (USW00014733), 8.3 mi ENE of the city center, 693 ft (91 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Buffalo Niagara International Airpor (725280-14733), 8.1 mi ENE of the city center, 709 ft (107 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).