Buffalo, MT
Unincorporated community in Wheatland County, Montana
Buffalo is a small unincorporated community in Wheatland County, Montana. It is 10.4 miles S of Judith Gap, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59418.
Buffalo at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Wheatland County
- ZIP code
- 59418
- Nearest town
- Judith Gap (10.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 46.8211, -109.8278
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
- Augustwarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 15.9 inprecipitation per year · 404 mm
- 27.5 insnowfall per year · 70 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 JUDITH GAP, MT US (USC00244538), adjusted for the elevation of Buffalo.
Buffalo weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Buffalo through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 1 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:26 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:49 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 9:17 PM | 15 h 54 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 9:11 PM | 15 h 32 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:33 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 7:20 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| December | 7:55 AM | 4:33 PM | 8 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Buffalo?
Buffalo has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 15.9 inches (404 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 28 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 Townsend › West: Elkhorn Mountains, 80.9 miles W of Buffalo.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Buffalo.
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Questions about Buffalo
Where is Buffalo, MT?
Buffalo is an unincorporated community in Wheatland County, Montana, 10.4 miles S of Judith Gap.
What county is Buffalo in?
Buffalo is in Wheatland County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Buffalo, MT?
The ZIP code for Buffalo is 59418.
What is the nearest town to Buffalo?
Judith Gap, 10.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Buffalo?
Yes. The closest is Townsend › West: Elkhorn Mountains, 80.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Buffalo?
August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Buffalo?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Buffalo?
About 15.9 inches (404 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Buffalo?
Yes, about 28 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?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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