How much snow does Buffalo, New York get per year?

Buffalo averages 95 inches of snow per year, ranking among the five snowiest large US cities, and in November 2014 a single lake-effect event dumped over 5.5 feet in the southern suburbs in 48 hours.

Has Buffalo, NY ever recorded 100 degrees Fahrenheit?

No, Buffalo has never recorded an official temperature of 100°F, making it the only US city with more than 100,000 residents to hold that record, thanks to Lake Erie's cool summer breezes.

When does lake-effect snow season run in Buffalo?

Buffalo's lake-effect snow runs from late October through January, shutting down when Lake Erie finally freezes, though in mild winters the lake stays open and storms can continue into February.

Why doesn't Buffalo get extreme summer heat?

Lake Erie's cool summer breezes keep extreme heat rare in Buffalo, even as winters are brutal.

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