Buffalo, Montana facts for kids
Buffalo is a tiny place in Montana, United States. It's called a "hamlet," which means it's a very small village. Buffalo is located in Fergus County. It has a church and a post office, but not many other shops or services. Only a few homes are there. This little place got its name from the wild buffalo that used to live all over this area.
A Bit of History
The post office in Buffalo first opened way back in 1890. It closed for a few years. But then, the Great Northern Railroad built a train line to Billings. Buffalo became one of the train stations along this new route. This helped the post office reopen and serve the community.
Where is Buffalo?
Buffalo is surrounded by beautiful nature. It is right next to the Lewis and Clark National Forest. This area is also nestled between two mountain ranges: the Little Belt Mountains and the Big Snowy Mountains. It's a great spot for enjoying the outdoors.
Weather in Buffalo
The weather in Buffalo is known as a humid continental climate. This means it has four distinct seasons. Summers are usually warm, and winters are cold with snow. The area gets a good amount of rain and snow throughout the year.
| Climate data for Buffalo, Montana | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −3 (26) |
2 (35) |
2 (36) |
10 (50) |
17 (62) |
21 (69) |
27 (81) |
26 (79) |
20 (68) |
14 (57) |
7 (44) |
2 (36) |
12 (54) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −16 (4) |
−10 (14) |
−9 (15) |
−3 (26) |
3 (37) |
6 (43) |
10 (50) |
9 (49) |
4 (40) |
0 (32) |
−6 (22) |
−9 (15) |
−2 (29) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 28 (1.1) |
20 (0.8) |
36 (1.4) |
53 (2.1) |
94 (3.7) |
100 (4) |
58 (2.3) |
56 (2.2) |
53 (2.1) |
41 (1.6) |
28 (1.1) |
28 (1.1) |
600 (23.6) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
