Buffalo (NY)
December
Weather in Buffalo, New York for December 2026
Your guide to Buffalo weather in December - trends and predictions
Expect heavy snowfall in Buffalo during December, with an average of 17 snowy days.
In general, the average temperature in Buffalo at the beginning of December is 2 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 3.9 °C by the end of December.
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7
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7
Rainy days
17
Snow days
3°/-2°
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22 km/h
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83 %
Avg humidity
Buffalo Weather December
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Temperatures trend during December in Buffalo
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December weather in Buffalo day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Dec. 1 |  Moderate rain | 3° /-1° | 3.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 2 |  Light rain | 3° /-1° | 8.3 mm | 3.9 cm | |
| Dec. 3 |  Light rain shower | 3° /-1° | 3.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 4 |  Overcast | 2° /-2° | 5.8 mm | 2.7 cm | |
| Dec. 5 | Overcast | 1° /-3° | 3.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 6 |  Light snow showers | 0° /-2° | 1.1 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| Dec. 7 |  Moderate snow | 2° /-2° | 9.2 mm | 4.7 cm | |
| Dec. 8 |  Fog | 4° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 9 | Patchy rain possible | 6° /-1° | 14.2 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| Dec. 10 | Light rain shower | 7° /1° | 28.9 mm | 3.8 cm | |
| Dec. 11 | Light snow showers | 1° /-2° | 0.7 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| Dec. 12 |  Cloudy | 2° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 13 | Cloudy | 0° /-5° | 3.3 mm | 2.4 cm | |
| Dec. 14 |  Partly cloudy | 0° /-6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 15 |  Sunny | 2° /-4° | 5.4 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| Dec. 16 | Overcast | 5° /0° | 10 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| Dec. 17 | Overcast | 7° /2° | 2.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 18 |  Moderate or heavy snow showers | 6° /0° | 7.5 mm | 1.8 cm | |
| Dec. 19 | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 2° /-3° | 15.5 mm | 2.1 cm | |
| Dec. 20 | Partly cloudy | 1° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 21 | Overcast | 0° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 22 | Overcast | 0° /-5° | 1.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 23 |  Moderate or heavy rain shower | 4° /-4° | 8.7 mm | 3.8 cm | |
| Dec. 24 |  Light freezing rain | 0° /-2° | 5.6 mm | 1.8 cm | |
| Dec. 25 | Light freezing rain | 2° /-2° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 26 | Light freezing rain | 0° /-3° | 2.9 mm | 1.8 cm | |
| Dec. 27 | Overcast | 2° /-1° | 3.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 28 | Overcast | 6° /-1° | 6.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 29 | Overcast | 8° /1° | 30.3 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| Dec. 30 | Overcast | 5° /0° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 31 | Moderate snow | 4° /0° | 7.8 mm | 2.4 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Buffalo in December 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 December - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Buffalo during December?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 3° 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 December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 191.8 mm is expected in Buffalo during December, occurring over more than 7 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Buffalo in December 2026?
Buffalo experiences an average snowfall of 34.3667 cm during December, occurring over 17 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Buffalo during December?
The average wind speed in Buffalo during December is 22 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
Buffalo snow forecast December 2026
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On average, Buffalo sees 17 snowy days during December, with approximately 34.4 cm of total snowfall.
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Typically, Buffalo has 7 rainy days in December with a total of 191.8 mm of rainfall.
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