Climate Buffalo - South Dakota
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 31 | 34 | 43 | 55 | 66 | 76 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 10 | 13 | 22 | 31 | 42 | 51 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.29 | 0.28 | 0.77 | 1.55 | 3.15 | 2.63 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 85 | 85 | 73 | 57 | 42 | 31 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 57 | 56 | 44 | 33 | 21 | 11 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 2.06 | 1.41 | 1.08 | 0.70 | 0.31 | 0.29 |
Buffalo experiences a cold semi-arid climate, marked by very large seasonal temperature contrasts due to its inland location. Summers are warm, while winters are cold. The area is dry overall, with precipitation generally low, occasionally arriving in brief showers. Summers are the wettest season, contrasting with drier winters.
Buffalo Climate Graph - South Dakota Climate Chart
Daily normals Buffalo - South Dakota - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 30.4 | 9.6 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2 Jan | 30.4 | 9.7 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 3 Jan | 30.5 | 9.7 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 4 Jan | 30.5 | 9.7 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 5 Jan | 30.5 | 9.8 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 6 Jan | 30.5 | 9.8 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 7 Jan | 30.5 | 9.9 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 8 Jan | 30.6 | 9.9 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 9 Jan | 30.6 | 10.0 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 10 Jan | 30.6 | 10.0 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 11 Jan | 30.6 | 10.1 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 12 Jan | 30.6 | 10.1 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 13 Jan | 30.6 | 10.2 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 14 Jan | 30.6 | 10.2 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 15 Jan | 30.6 | 10.2 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 16 Jan | 30.6 | 10.3 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 17 Jan | 30.7 | 10.3 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 18 Jan | 30.7 | 10.4 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 19 Jan | 30.7 | 10.4 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 20 Jan | 30.7 | 10.5 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 21 Jan | 30.7 | 10.5 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 22 Jan | 30.7 | 10.5 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 23 Jan | 30.8 | 10.6 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 24 Jan | 30.8 | 10.6 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 25 Jan | 30.8 | 10.7 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 26 Jan | 30.9 | 10.8 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 27 Jan | 30.9 | 10.8 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 28 Jan | 31.0 | 10.9 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 29 Jan | 31.1 | 10.9 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 30 Jan | 31.1 | 11.0 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 31 Jan | 31.2 | 11.1 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Weather history Buffalo - June 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jun | 71.1 | 44.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 02 Jun | 75.0 | 55.0 | 0.08 | - | - |
| 03 Jun | 72.0 | 53.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 04 Jun | 78.1 | 48.9 | 0.59 | - | - |
| 05 Jun | 82.0 | 50.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 06 Jun | 90.0 | 61.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 07 Jun | 87.1 | 51.1 | 0.02 | - | - |
| 08 Jun | 73.0 | 46.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 09 Jun | 87.1 | 55.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 10 Jun | - | - | - | - | - |
| 11 Jun | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 Jun | 75.0 | 45.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 13 Jun | 64.9 | 44.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
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Past weather Buffalo
| Jun 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 77.8 ºF | 31 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 50.3 ºF | 10 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 0.69 inch | 0.29 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | - inch | 0 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 90.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 64.9 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 61.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 44.1 ºF | - | |
Past weather June 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Buffalo - South Dakota
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | South Dakota | |
| County | Harding | |
| City | Buffalo | |
| Zip Code | 57720 | |
| Longitude | -103.55 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 45.58 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 2884ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Buffalo - South Dakota
| Local Time | 03:04 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:02 AM | |
| Sunset | 08:47 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Denver -7:00 | |
| Timezone DB | America - Denver |
Map of Buffalo - South Dakota
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Buffalo weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 56ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 33ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 14.52 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Buffalo
Longitude: -103.546, Latitude: 45.5842
Average weather Buffalo, SD - 57720
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2015-2026
Abbreviations
Average precipitation in : Av. precipitation in
Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Ja: January, Fe: February, ...