Buffalo, NC
Unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina
Buffalo is a small unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina. It is 2.0 miles W of Catawba, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28609.
Buffalo at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Catawba County
- ZIP code
- 28609
- Nearest town
- Catawba (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 35.7142, -81.0342
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 · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 46.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,184 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Buffalo: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CATAWBA 5 SW, NC US (USC00311578), adjusted for the elevation of Buffalo.
Buffalo weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Buffalo through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:32 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:49 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 6:06 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 6:18 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:25 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Buffalo?
Buffalo has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-0°C).
It gets about 46.6 inches (1,184 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Buffalo is April–May and September–October. 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 Cornelius: Vineyard Point Marina - North Carolina, United States: Lake Norman, 19.7 miles SE of Buffalo.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Buffalo.
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- Sharon4.6 mi NW
- Sunrise Beach4.9 mi NW
- Kyles Crossroads5.2 mi E
- Catfish5.5 mi NW
- Bandy5.9 mi SW
- Bostian Heights6.5 mi NE
- Watts6.5 mi NE
- Sherrills Ford7.0 mi SE
- Witherspoon Crossroad7.1 mi SW
- Westover7.1 mi NE
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Questions about Buffalo
Where is Buffalo, NC?
Buffalo is an unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina, 2.0 miles W of Catawba.
What county is Buffalo in?
Buffalo is in Catawba County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Buffalo, NC?
The ZIP code for Buffalo is 28609.
What is the nearest town to Buffalo?
Catawba, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Buffalo?
Yes. The closest is Cornelius: Vineyard Point Marina - North Carolina, United States: Lake Norman, 19.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Buffalo?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Buffalo?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Buffalo?
About 46.6 inches (1,184 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Buffalo?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Buffalo?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Buffalo have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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