Buffalo, IA
Unincorporated community in Madison County, Iowa
Buffalo is a small unincorporated community in Madison County, Iowa. It is 2.4 miles N of Winterset, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 50273.
Buffalo at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Madison County
- ZIP code
- 50273
- Nearest town
- Winterset (2.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.3111, -94.0033
Weather in Buffalo now
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Buffalo weather by the hour
Buffalo weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Buffalo.
This week in Buffalo
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Buffalo
What is the weather usually like in Buffalo?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 34.8 inprecipitation per year · 884 mm
- 30.7 insnowfall per year · 78 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Buffalo: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WINTERSET 1S, IA US (USC00139132), adjusted for the elevation of Buffalo.
Buffalo weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Buffalo through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:52 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 15 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Buffalo?
Buffalo has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 34.8 inches (884 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Buffalo is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Buffalo
The closest live webcam is Conger: DM - I-35 @ MM 54.0 (McKinley St), 11.6 miles E of Buffalo.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Buffalo.
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Questions about Buffalo
Where is Buffalo, IA?
Buffalo is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Iowa, 2.4 miles N of Winterset.
What county is Buffalo in?
Buffalo is in Madison County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Buffalo, IA?
The ZIP code for Buffalo is 50273.
What is the nearest town to Buffalo?
Winterset, 2.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Buffalo?
Yes. The closest is Conger: DM - I-35 @ MM 54.0 (McKinley St), 11.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Buffalo?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Buffalo?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Buffalo?
About 34.8 inches (884 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Buffalo?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Buffalo?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Buffalo have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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