Buffalo weather in December (Minnesota, United States of America)

What can you expect from the weather in Buffalo during December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Buffalo generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around -3°C, while nights can cool down to about -12°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Buffalo in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 38 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 9 days of snow are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 116 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Buffalo. July and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Buffalo climate page with graphs.

 

Buffalo, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 38 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 116 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

* Data from: Minneapolis, the United States of America (60 KM, 37 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Buffalo in December?

Visitors traveling to Buffalo should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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