Climate Insights for Buffalo Municipal Airport

Thomas County, Minnesota, United States

Hottest
July
29°C peak
Coldest
February
-11°C low
Wettest
August
138mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Buffalo Municipal Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 880mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 138mm of rainfall. Buffalo Municipal Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -11°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 87cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -4° Average: -8° Min: -11° Feb Max: -2° Average: -7° Min: -11° Mar Max: 6° Average: 1° Min: -3° Apr Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 3° May Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 10° Jun Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 17° Jul Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 18° Aug Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 17° Sep Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 14° Oct Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° Nov Max: 6° Average: 2° Min: -1° Dec Max: -1° Average: -5° Min: -8°
Max
Average
Min

Buffalo Municipal Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 16mm Feb Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 14mm Mar Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 15mm Apr Precipitation: 85mm Snow: 11mm May Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 138mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 4mm Nov Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 10mm Dec Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 17mm
Precipitation
Snow

Buffalo Municipal Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 880mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 73mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 138mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 24mm. That's 115mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 87cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 17cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 18km/h Feb Wind Speed: 19km/h Mar Wind Speed: 20km/h Apr Wind Speed: 21km/h May Wind Speed: 19km/h Jun Wind Speed: 19km/h Jul Wind Speed: 17km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 19km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed

Buffalo Municipal Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

93 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Buffalo Municipal Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Buffalo Municipal Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -3 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 247mm for the season, averaging 82mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 327mm across the season with a monthly average of 109mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -1 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 213mm for the season, averaging 71mm per month. Expect around 14cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -11 to -1°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 92mm over the season and a monthly average of 31mm. Expect around 46cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -8°
Feb -7°
Mar
Apr
May 15°
Jun 22°
Jul 23°
Aug 22°
Sep 18°
Oct 10°
Nov
Dec -5°

The best time to visit Buffalo Municipal Airport is during June, July and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 94mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -11°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Buffalo Municipal Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-11 °C
-4 °C
18 km/h
24 mm
16 cm
Feb
-11 °C
-2 °C
19 km/h
24 mm
14 cm
Mar Current
-3 °C
6 °C
20 km/h
50 mm
15 cm
Apr
3 °C
13 °C
21 km/h
85 mm
11 cm
May
10 °C
22 °C
19 km/h
111 mm
0 cm
Jun
17 °C
27 °C
19 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
29 °C
17 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
27 °C
17 km/h
138 mm
0 cm
Sep
14 °C
24 °C
19 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
15 °C
20 km/h
77 mm
4 cm
Nov
-1 °C
6 °C
20 km/h
43 mm
10 cm
Dec
-8 °C
-1 °C
19 km/h
45 mm
17 cm
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