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Weather in Buffalo, South Dakota
Current Conditions (Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 02:56 America/Denver time)
 | Temperature: 23°F (-5°C) |
Forecast Overview
Tue Dec 31 
27°F 14°F -3°C -10°C Mostly sunny.
detailsWed Jan 1 
25°F 10°F -4°C -12°C Chance of light snow after 5 pm.
detailsThu Jan 2 
18°F 1°F -8°C -17°C Partly cloudy skies.
detailsFri Jan 3 16°F 1°F -9°C -17°C More clouds than sun.
detailsSat Jan 4 14°F 1°F -10°C -17°C Chance of snow in the afternoon.
detailsSun Jan 5 
18°F 9°F -8°C -13°C Chance of light snow almost all day.
detailsMon Jan 6 
14°F -2°F -10°C -19°C Chance of snow before sunrise.
detailsTue Jan 7 
19°F -6°F -7°C -21°C Chance of light snow after 5 pm.
detailsWed Jan 8 
10°F -13°F -12°C -25°C Chance of light snow in the morning.
detailsThu Jan 9 16°F -11°F -9°C -24°C Chance of light snow after 5 pm.
detailsFri Jan 10 28°F 7°F -2°C -14°C Chance of light snow late at night.
detailsSat Jan 11 
39°F 23°F 4°C -5°C Chance of light rain before sunrise.
detailsSun Jan 12 28°F 9°F -2°C -13°C Chance of light snow before sunrise.
detailsMon Jan 13 18°F 1°F -8°C -17°C Mostly cloudy skies.
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Detailed Forecast
| Tuesday, December 31 | sunrise: 07:34 sunset: 16:19 |
| Low around 15°F (-10°C), high around 26°F (-3°C). Mostly sunny. Wind: 19 mph (31 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 |  | Clear. | 20°F (-6°C) | 13 mph (21 km/h) | 88% | 0.062% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Clear. | 20°F (-7°C) | 13 mph (21 km/h) | 90% | 0.062% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Partly cloudy. | 18°F (-8°C) | 13 mph (22 km/h) | 90% | 0.062% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Sunny. | 23°F (-5°C) | 18 mph (28 km/h) | 60% | 0.062% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Sunny. | 26°F (-3°C) | 19 mph (31 km/h) | 52% | 0.062% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Clear. | 20°F (-7°C) | 13 mph (21 km/h) | 69% | 0.062% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Clear. | 17°F (-9°C) | 10 mph (17 km/h) | 79% | 0.062% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Clear. | 15°F (-10°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 84% | 0.062% |
| Wednesday, January 1 | sunrise: 07:34 sunset: 16:20 |
| Low around 11°F (-12°C), high around 25°F (-4°C). Chance of light snow in the evening and during the night (after 5 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.04 in (1.0625 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 8 mph (13 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Clear. | 14°F (-10°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 85% | 0.062% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Overcast. | 12°F (-11°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 87% | 0.062% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Mostly cloudy. | 13°F (-11°C) | 3 mph (4 km/h) | 88% | 0.062% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Overcast. | 21°F (-6°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 69% | 0.062% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Overcast. | 25°F (-4°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 64% | 0.062% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Overcast. | 19°F (-7°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 81% | 0.062% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.5 mm). | 18°F (-8°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 93% | 0.062% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.5625 mm). | 15°F (-9°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 92% | 0.062% |
| Thursday, January 2 | sunrise: 07:34 sunset: 16:21 |
| Low around 1°F (-17°C), high around 18°F (-8°C). Estimated precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). Partly cloudy skies. Wind: 12 mph (20 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Partly cloudy. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 12°F (-11°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 94% | 0.062% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | A few passing clouds. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 7°F (-14°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 97% | 0.062% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Sunny. | 6°F (-14°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 96% | 0.062% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Overcast. | 15°F (-9°C) | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 70% | 0.062% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Overcast. | 18°F (-8°C) | 12 mph (20 km/h) | 63% | 0.062% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Mostly cloudy. | 12°F (-11°C) | 8 mph (14 km/h) | 79% | 0.062% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Clear. | 8°F (-14°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 90% | 0.062% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Mostly clear. | 1°F (-17°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 95% | 0.062% |
| Friday, January 3 | sunrise: 07:34 sunset: 16:22 |
| Low around 1°F (-17°C), high around 15°F (-9°C). More clouds than sun. Wind: 8 mph (12 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Overcast. | 4°F (-16°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 89% | 0.062% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Mostly cloudy. | 1°F (-17°C) | 2 mph (4 km/h) | 95% | 0.062% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. | 3°F (-16°C) | 3 mph (4 km/h) | 90% | 0.062% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Overcast. | 9°F (-13°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 70% | 0.062% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Sunny. | 14°F (-10°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 59% | 0.062% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Clear. | 7°F (-14°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 83% | 0.062% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Clear. | 4°F (-16°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 80% | 0.062% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | A few passing clouds. | 2°F (-17°C) | 8 mph (12 km/h) | 81% | 0.062% |
| Saturday, January 4 | sunrise: 07:34 sunset: 16:23 |
| Low around 1°F (-17°C), high around 13°F (-10°C). Chance of snow during the afternoon (between 11 am and 5 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.08 in (2.0625 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 22 mph (36 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Overcast. | 1°F (-17°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 84% | 0.062% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Overcast. | 4°F (-16°C) | 13 mph (20 km/h) | 75% | 0.062% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. | 6°F (-15°C) | 17 mph (27 km/h) | 76% | 0.063% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Overcast. | 10°F (-12°C) | 22 mph (36 km/h) | 66% | 0.063% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.25 mm). | 12°F (-11°C) | 22 mph (36 km/h) | 83% | 0.063% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Chance of snow. Precipitation: 0.06 in (1.5625 mm). | 10°F (-12°C) | 20 mph (32 km/h) | 90% | 0.064% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 10°F (-12°C) | 17 mph (28 km/h) | 90% | 0.064% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 9°F (-13°C) | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 91% | 0.064% |
| Sunday, January 5 | sunrise: 07:34 sunset: 16:24 |
| Low around 8°F (-13°C), high around 17°F (-8°C). Chance of light snow most of the night and day, until late at night (8 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.05 in (1.3125 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 13 mph (21 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.375 mm). | 9°F (-13°C) | 13 mph (21 km/h) | 93% | 0.065% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 8°F (-13°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 93% | 0.065% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 8°F (-13°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 94% | 0.065% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 14°F (-10°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 83% | 0.066% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 17°F (-8°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 81% | 0.066% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 14°F (-10°C) | 3 mph (4 km/h) | 96% | 0.066% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 14°F (-10°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 96% | 0.067% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 14°F (-10°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 93% | 0.067% |
| Monday, January 6 | sunrise: 07:34 sunset: 16:25 |
| Low around -3°F (-19°C), high around 15°F (-10°C). Chance of snow before sunrise (from 11 pm to 5 am). Estimated precipitation: 0.08 in (2.125 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 13 mph (21 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.625 mm). | 13°F (-10°C) | 12 mph (20 km/h) | 94% | 0.067% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Chance of snow. Precipitation: 0.04 in (1.125 mm). | 11°F (-12°C) | 13 mph (20 km/h) | 94% | 0.068% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.375 mm). | 10°F (-12°C) | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 90% | 0.068% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Overcast. | 11°F (-11°C) | 13 mph (21 km/h) | 82% | 0.068% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Overcast. | 13°F (-11°C) | 12 mph (20 km/h) | 78% | 0.068% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Overcast. | 8°F (-14°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 91% | 0.069% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Partly cloudy. | -1°F (-18°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 96% | 0.069% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. | -3°F (-19°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 98% | 0.069% |
| Tuesday, January 7 | sunrise: 07:34 sunset: 16:26 |
| Low around -5°F (-21°C), high around 19°F (-7°C). Chance of light snow in the evening and during the night (after 5 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.02 in (0.5625 mm). Mostly cloudy skies. Wind: 7 mph (12 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Overcast. | -3°F (-19°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 99% | 0.07% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Clear. | -5°F (-21°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 100% | 0.07% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Partly cloudy. | -4°F (-20°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 100% | 0.07% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Mostly cloudy. | 14°F (-10°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 85% | 0.071% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Overcast. | 19°F (-7°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 81% | 0.071% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Overcast. | 12°F (-11°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 95% | 0.071% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 14°F (-10°C) | 5 mph (9 km/h) | 96% | 0.072% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.375 mm). | 10°F (-12°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 97% | 0.072% |
| Wednesday, January 8 | sunrise: 07:34 sunset: 16:27 |
| Low around -12°F (-25°C), high around 10°F (-12°C). Chance of light snow early in the morning (until 8 am). Estimated precipitation: 0.03 in (0.6875 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 7 mph (11 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.25 mm). | 6°F (-15°C) | 5 mph (9 km/h) | 97% | 0.072% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.3125 mm). | 3°F (-16°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 97% | 0.072% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 0°F (-18°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 97% | 0.073% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 3°F (-16°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 88% | 0.073% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Overcast. | 7°F (-14°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 83% | 0.073% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Partly cloudy. | -6°F (-21°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 100% | 0.074% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Partly cloudy. | -11°F (-24°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 100% | 0.074% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. | -12°F (-25°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 100% | 0.075% |
| Thursday, January 9 | sunrise: 07:34 sunset: 16:28 |
| Low around -11°F (-24°C), high around 15°F (-9°C). Chance of light snow in the evening and during the night (after 5 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.01 in (0.3125 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 7 mph (11 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Overcast. | -8°F (-22°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 99% | 0.075% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Overcast. | 1°F (-17°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 91% | 0.075% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. | 3°F (-16°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 89% | 0.076% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Partly cloudy. | 9°F (-13°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 80% | 0.076% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Overcast. | 14°F (-10°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 79% | 0.076% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Overcast. | 11°F (-12°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 95% | 0.077% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 6°F (-15°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 97% | 0.077% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 10°F (-12°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 97% | 0.077% |
| Friday, January 10 | sunrise: 07:33 sunset: 16:29 |
| Low around 7°F (-14°C), high around 29°F (-2°C). Chance of light snow late at night (after 8 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.03 in (0.75 mm). Mostly cloudy skies. Wind: 15 mph (24 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Mostly cloudy. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 15°F (-9°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 96% | 0.077% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Times of clear skies and clouds. | 9°F (-13°C) | 5 mph (7 km/h) | 99% | 0.078% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 20°F (-7°C) | 5 mph (9 km/h) | 95% | 0.078% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Considerable cloudiness. | 26°F (-3°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 85% | 0.078% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Times of sun and clouds. | 29°F (-2°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 81% | 0.078% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Overcast. | 20°F (-6°C) | 10 mph (16 km/h) | 94% | 0.079% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Overcast. | 20°F (-7°C) | 14 mph (22 km/h) | 96% | 0.079% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.5 mm). | 22°F (-5°C) | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 95% | 0.079% |
| Saturday, January 11 | sunrise: 07:33 sunset: 16:30 |
| Low around 22°F (-5°C), high around 39°F (4°C). Chance of light rain before sunrise (between 2 am and 5 am). Estimated precipitation: 0.02 in (0.5625 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 30 mph (49 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.25 mm). | 25°F (-4°C) | 13 mph (20 km/h) | 96% | 0.08% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 37°F (3°C) | 16 mph (26 km/h) | 84% | 0.082% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 37°F (3°C) | 26 mph (42 km/h) | 88% | 0.097% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | More sun than clouds. | 33°F (0°C) | 25 mph (41 km/h) | 84% | 0.102% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Considerable cloudiness. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 31°F (-0°C) | 30 mph (49 km/h) | 79% | 0.106% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Overcast. | 29°F (-2°C) | 30 mph (49 km/h) | 75% | 0.105% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Partly cloudy. | 26°F (-3°C) | 27 mph (44 km/h) | 82% | 0.105% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. | 27°F (-3°C) | 28 mph (45 km/h) | 77% | 0.105% |
| Sunday, January 12 | sunrise: 07:33 sunset: 16:31 |
| Low around 9°F (-13°C), high around 28°F (-2°C). Chance of light snow before sunrise (from 11 pm to 5 am). Estimated precipitation: 0.06 in (1.5625 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 28 mph (44 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.4375 mm). | 27°F (-3°C) | 26 mph (42 km/h) | 89% | 0.104% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.03 in (0.6875 mm). | 24°F (-5°C) | 28 mph (44 km/h) | 94% | 0.104% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.3125 mm). | 17°F (-9°C) | 26 mph (41 km/h) | 86% | 0.104% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Overcast. | 18°F (-8°C) | 25 mph (40 km/h) | 83% | 0.104% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Overcast. | 19°F (-7°C) | 24 mph (38 km/h) | 82% | 0.103% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 14°F (-10°C) | 18 mph (28 km/h) | 87% | 0.103% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 12°F (-11°C) | 13 mph (20 km/h) | 91% | 0.103% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Mostly cloudy. | 9°F (-13°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 93% | 0.103% |
| Monday, January 13 | sunrise: 07:32 sunset: 16:33 |
| Low around 2°F (-17°C), high around 17°F (-8°C). Mostly cloudy skies. Wind: 10 mph (16 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Mostly clear. | 5°F (-15°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 96% | 0.104% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Overcast. | 5°F (-15°C) | 5 mph (9 km/h) | 96% | 0.104% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Mostly sunny. | 3°F (-16°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 97% | 0.104% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Mostly cloudy. | 13°F (-10°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 83% | 0.104% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Sunny. | 17°F (-8°C) | 10 mph (16 km/h) | 78% | 0.104% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Overcast. | 8°F (-13°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 94% | 0.105% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Overcast. | 9°F (-13°C) | 5 mph (9 km/h) | 95% | 0.105% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Considerable cloudiness. | 2°F (-17°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 100% | 0.105% |
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Places with a similar climate: Faith (SD), Baker (MT), Bowman (ND), Glendive (MT), Rapid City (SD), Mobridge (SD).
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Weather Station: Buffalo (latitude 45-36-16N, longitude 103-32-47W)
Local Time:
Buffalo is in the "America/Denver" timezone.
The "America/Denver" timezone uses a Standard Time (ST) / Daylight Saving Time (DST) alternation scheme, and it currently is in ST (since Sunday, 3 November 2024, 01:00 AM local time). During ST, the timezone abbreviation is MST and the offset to Universal Time (UTC, GMT or Zulu) is -7:00 hours.
Buffalo will exit standard time (entering DST) on Sunday, 9 March 2025, at 02:00 AM local time, when clocks will be turned forward 1 hour to Sunday, 9 March 2025, 03:00 AM local daylight time. During DST, the timezone abbreviation is MDT and the offset to UTC will be -6:00 hours.
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