Average Monthly Sunshine in Buffalo (MN)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Buffalo receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Buffalo varies. It peaks at 351 hours in July and drops to 114 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2741 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 3.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Buffalo’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Buffalo enjoys an average of 2741 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

August, Buffalo’s wettest month, receives 94 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -6°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Buffalo Precipitation page.