This year's naming sequence was a tribute to the names of stars and constellations. Buffalo Autumn Weather Autumn on the Niagara Frontier is pleasant, but rather brief. September is usually quite tame, as is much of October. The first frost can be expected in late September over interior sections, but not until mid October in the Buffalo metro area. Buffalo Spring Weather Spring comes slowly to the Buffalo area.
Sunshine is plentiful, temperatures are warm, and humidity levels are moderate.
Rainfall is adequate, but it shows an overnight maximum, so it is seldom a problem for outdoor activities. The stabilizing effect of Lake Erie continues to inhibit thunderstorms and enhance sunshine in the immediate Buffalo area through most of July. Buffalo Winter Weather include frequent thaws and rain as well. Snow covers the ground more often than not from Christmas into early March, but periods of bare ground are not uncommon. Monthly summaries of weather events in the Northeast US from October 1994 to present.