OVERALL LIVING SCOREC

The Brutal Truth About Relocating to Buffalo, NY

Thinking of moving to Buffalo? Here is your comprehensive relocation weather guide, based on a 30-year historical climate analysis. Here's what it's like to live in Buffalo.

🥵 THE MISERY INDEXGrade C
30-Year Historical Average
Avg Days Over 90°F0 (0%)
Avg Days Under 32°F110 (30%)
Wet/Rainy Days102 (28%)
☁️ SEASONAL DEPRESSIONGrade A
30-Year Historical Average
Clear Sun Days222 (61%)
Gloomy Overcast Days61 (17%)
Avg Solar Energy Potential3.89 kWh/m²
🏡 HOMEOWNER NIGHTMARESGrade F
Utility & Damage Risk Averages
Heating Demand (HDD)6412 (High)
Cooling Demand (CDD)600 (Avg)
Days w/ 40mph+ Gusts32 (9%)
🌱 YARD & GARDENGrade A
30-Year Agricultural Averages
Avg Frost-Free Days214 Days
Avg Last Spring FreezeApr 16
Avg First Fall FreezeNov 16
Yearly Water Demand34.3"

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