A wet summer and a warm fall: The weather behind Western New York’s brilliant foliage
Ava Martinez
Ava Martinez
Reporter · Buffalo, NY
Ava Martinez has spent over 3 years covering community issues in Buffalo, particularly focusing on social justice initiatives and grassroots movements. With a degree in Sociology from the University at Buffalo, she has a deep understanding of the societal factors impacting local neighborhoods. Ava previously worked as a community organizer before transitioning to journalism.
More from Ava →Reporter · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 9:30 PM · 1 min read
The Buffalo area’s average temperature is about 52 degrees in October. This year, the area’s average temperature was 54.4 degrees - more than 2 degrees above average.