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Buffalo

City · New York, 🇺🇸 United States
Population 278,349
Area 201 km²
Time zone America/New_York, America/Toronto
Official website www.buffalony.gov

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Buffalo Essentials

Buffalo’s identity is defined by its architectural legacy and historical milestones. This collection features the Art Deco masterpiece of Buffalo City Hall and Louis Sullivan’s pioneering Prudential Building. Significant historical sites include the location of Theodore Roosevelt’s 1901 inauguration and the Allentown Historic District’s Victorian homes. The city’s culinary heritage is represented by the Anchor Bar, the birthplace of Buffalo wings, while the revitalized waterfront showcases the decommissioned vessels of the Naval & Military Park and the 1833 Buffalo Main Light.

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Architectural Landmarks

Buffalo’s architectural legacy is defined by its collection of turn-of-the-century skyscrapers and Art Deco masterpieces. This list highlights the 32-story Buffalo City Hall, famous for its intricate friezes, and Louis Sullivan’s Prudential Building, a pioneer in steel-frame construction. From the Beaux-Arts Electric Tower to the massive Victorian Romanesque Erie County Hall, these landmarks showcase the city's role in shaping modern American architecture. The collection also includes significant memorials like the 96-foot McKinley Monument and the African American Veterans Monument.

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Museums & Art Galleries

Buffalo’s cultural landscape spans presidential history, specialized archives, and contemporary arts. This collection includes the site of Theodore Roosevelt’s 1901 inauguration and the world’s largest private manuscript collection at the Karpeles Library. Automotive history is preserved at the Pierce-Arrow Museum, while maritime heritage and African American history are highlighted at the Lower Lakes Marine and Nash House museums. Art enthusiasts can explore contemporary photography at CEPA Gallery, Latin American works at El Museo, and cutting-edge installations at the Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center.

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Historic Churches & Cathedrals

Buffalo’s religious landscape reflects its 19th-century growth and diverse immigrant history. This collection features architectural landmarks like St. Paul’s Cathedral, a Richard Upjohn Gothic Revival masterpiece, and the Michigan Street Baptist Church, a pivotal site on the Underground Railroad. From the grand spires of Saint Louis Roman Catholic Church to the historic St. Joseph Cathedral, these sites showcase styles ranging from Romanesque to Gothic Revival while preserving the city’s spiritual and social heritage.

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Buffalo — Map

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, July, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • -1° (feels like -7°) · extremes -17°–8°
  • -7° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 1°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 0° (feels like -6°) · extremes -16°–10°
  • -7° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 0°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 5° (feels like -1°) · extremes -12°–15°
  • -3° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 1°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 7°) · extremes -3°–20°
  • 3° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 3°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 4°–26°
  • 10° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 10°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 11°–29°
  • 16° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 17°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 15°–30°
  • 19° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 25° · extremes 14°–29°
  • 18° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 22° (feels like 20°) · extremes 10°–27°
  • 15° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 20°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 3°–23°
  • 9° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 15°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 3°) · extremes -4°–16°
  • 3° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 9°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 3° (feels like -3°) · extremes -10°–11°
  • -2° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 5°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
US Dollar USD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
911 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz
Languages
English
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+1
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Tours & Activities

Buffalo City Hall
Walk
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Drive
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park

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