Buffalo, NY
New York · Records since 1873–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1988
+12° from 80° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1962
-14° from 62° normalAll-Time Records — Buffalo
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 92°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 2 | 91°F | August 11, 2025 |
| 3 | 91°F | August 11, 2016 |
| 4 | 91°F | August 11, 1947 |
| 5 | 91°F | August 11, 1945 |
| 6 | 90°F | August 11, 1964 |
| 7 | 90°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 8 | 89°F | August 11, 1940 |
| 9 | 87°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 10 | 87°F | August 11, 2002 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 48°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 2 | 50°F | August 11, 1930 |
| 3 | 51°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 4 | 51°F | August 11, 1894 |
| 5 | 52°F | August 11, 1982 |
Heat Wave Summary — Buffalo
threshold: 86°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date111 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1878–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Buffalo
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 1, 2020 – Jul 10, 2020 | 10 | 98°F (Jul 9) | 92°F | 70°F |
| 2 | Aug 27, 1953 – Sep 4, 1953 | 9 | 98°F (Sep 3) | 91°F | 69°F |
| 3 | Jun 24, 1963 – Jul 2, 1963 | 9 | 94°F (Jun 30) | 90°F | 60°F |
| 4 | Jul 3, 1897 – Jul 10, 1897 | 8 | 95°F (Jul 10) | 90°F | 73°F |
| 5 | Aug 29, 1973 – Sep 5, 1973 | 8 | 90°F (Sep 4) | 87°F | 70°F |
| 6 | Aug 13, 1995 – Aug 20, 1995 | 8 | 90°F (Aug 19) | 88°F | 67°F |
| 7 | Jul 4, 1988 – Jul 10, 1988 | 7 | 97°F (Jul 6) | 94°F | 66°F |
| 8 | Aug 4, 2001 – Aug 10, 2001 | 7 | 93°F (Aug 5) | 89°F | 69°F |
| 9 | Jun 16, 2024 – Jun 22, 2024 | 7 | 93°F (Jun 18) | 89°F | 70°F |
| 10 | Jul 22, 1963 – Jul 28, 1963 | 7 | 91°F (Jul 25) | 88°F | 64°F |
Heat Waves Per Year
Warm Summer Nights (Jun–Aug)
Nights where the overnight low exceeded the 1991–2020 normal low
Above-Normal Summer Nights Per Year
Average June–August Low by Decade
Overnight lows · complete decades only
Precipitation
Actual vs. 1991–2020 full-month and full-season normals
Monthly Precipitation — Last 24 Months
Blue = actual · dashed line = monthly normal
Annual Precipitation Per Year (1970–2026)
Blue = above average · tan = below average · gold = 2026 (partial)
Heavy Rain Days Per Year (≥ 1.0")
Compare year-to-year changes in days with heavy rainfall (≥ 1.0")
Month in Review — July 2026
Average temperature · July 2026
41st-warmest month on record
31st-warmest July of 153 on record
+1.1° vs. 71.7° average (1991–2020)Average July Temperature by Year
1874–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 | 77.6°F |
| 2 | 1921 | 76.3°F |
| 3 | 1955 | 76.0°F |
| 4 | 2012 | 75.5°F |
| 5 | 2011 | 75.2°F |
| 6 | 1887 | 75.0°F |
| 7 | 2005 | 74.9°F |
| 8 | 1988 | 74.8°F |
| 9 | 1916 | 74.7°F |
| 10 | 2025 | 74.4°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2020 | 77.6°F |
| 2 | July 1921 | 76.3°F |
| 3 | July 1955 | 76.0°F |
| 4 | August 2021 | 75.7°F |
| 5 | August 2016 | 75.6°F |
| 6 | July 2012 | 75.5°F |
| 7 | August 1947 | 75.3°F |
| 8 | July 2011 | 75.2°F |
| 9 | July 1887 | 75.0°F |
| 10 | July 2005 | 74.9°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, NY | 72.8°F | 31st of 153 |
| Fredonia, NY | 73.4°F | 23rd of 110 |
| Jamestown, NY | 70.1°F | 39th of 94 |
| Rochester, NY | 72.3°F | 53rd of 154 |
| Erie, PA | 73.8°F | 27th of 154 |