Buffalo in December
Find out everything about the water temperature in Buffalo in December. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in December for the last two years. Compare the current month's water temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in December
Minimum:
34.0 °F
Average:
41.5 °F
Maximum:
49.1 °F
Water temperature in Buffalo in December
In the city of Buffalo, the month of December is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 34.0°F on December 28, 2025, with an average temperature being 41.5°F and a maximum temperature reaching 49.1°F on December 1, 2024.
| Date | 10 years average | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 46.0°F | 44.6°F | 49.1°F |
| Dec 2 | 45.6°F | 43.1°F | 48.9°F |
| Dec 3 | 45.4°F | 43.4°F | 48.1°F |
| Dec 4 | 45.1°F | 42.7°F | 46.9°F |
| Dec 5 | 44.8°F | 42.8°F | 46.8°F |
| Dec 6 | 44.7°F | 42.8°F | 46.5°F |
| Dec 7 | 44.7°F | 43.0°F | 45.7°F |
| Dec 8 | 44.3°F | 42.6°F | 45.0°F |
| Dec 9 | 43.8°F | 42.0°F | 44.3°F |
| Dec 10 | 43.3°F | 40.8°F | 43.6°F |
| Dec 11 | 42.9°F | 40.4°F | 42.9°F |
| Dec 12 | 42.7°F | 40.1°F | 42.3°F |
| Dec 13 | 42.2°F | 39.4°F | 41.8°F |
| Dec 14 | 41.8°F | 38.9°F | 41.7°F |
| Dec 15 | 41.7°F | 38.8°F | 41.3°F |
| Dec 16 | 41.7°F | 38.8°F | 41.4°F |
| Dec 17 | 41.5°F | 38.8°F | 41.3°F |
| Dec 18 | 41.3°F | 37.1°F | 41.5°F |
| Dec 19 | 41.1°F | 36.5°F | 41.4°F |
| Dec 20 | 40.7°F | 36.7°F | 41.3°F |
| Dec 21 | 40.7°F | 36.8°F | 41.1°F |
| Dec 22 | 40.2°F | 36.2°F | 41.1°F |
| Dec 23 | 39.6°F | 36.0°F | 40.4°F |
| Dec 24 | 39.1°F | 35.6°F | 39.8°F |
| Dec 25 | 38.5°F | 35.4°F | 39.0°F |
| Dec 26 | 37.9°F | 34.9°F | 38.3°F |
| Dec 27 | 37.3°F | 34.5°F | 37.6°F |
| Dec 28 | 37.1°F | 34.0°F | 36.9°F |
| Dec 29 | 37.1°F | 34.4°F | 36.9°F |
| Dec 30 | 37.3°F | 34.7°F | 37.5°F |
| Dec 31 | 37.6°F | 35.0°F | 40.1°F |
In Buffalo, August is the only month that offers comfortable swimming conditions. The amount of days when the water is warm enough is only 46.
The warmest water in Buffalo was recorded on August 13, 2016, reaching a 78.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 25, 2016, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 37.3°F in Winter, 41.1°F in Spring, 70.2°F in Summer, and 61.6°F in Autumn.
December's average temperature is a slight drop from November's average of 51.5°F. In January, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 36.4°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Hamburg |
35.7°F
|
12mi |
| Hamilton |
38.4°F
|
55mi |
| Mississauga |
38.4°F
|
62mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Buffalo