Charleston Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Charleston get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Charleston in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Charleston averages 19.0 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Charleston (2.4 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Mar, and Jan is the snowiest month (8.1 in). A typical winter brings about 7.6 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 2.3 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Charleston get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Charleston in the last 72 hours (checked Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Refreshing…
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Storm-total reports from NWS spotters, CoCoRaHS observers and official stations. Preliminary — totals can rise as later reports arrive.
Charleston snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Charleston yet this season.
Average snowfall in Charleston
That is more snow than 25% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Illinois average of 31.2 inches.
Station: Charleston (NOAA USC00111436), elevation 213 m, 2.4 km from Charleston. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Charleston
- Mattoon 14.5″/yr
- Effingham 14.6″/yr
- Urbana 20.8″/yr
- Champaign 20.8″/yr
- Decatur 13.6″/yr
- Danville 14.8″/yr
- Rantoul 18.3″/yr
- Taylorville 13.9″/yr
- Lincoln 19.3″/yr
- Bloomington 6.5″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Charleston today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Charleston from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Charleston get a year?
On average 19.0 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Charleston.
What is the snowiest month in Charleston?
Jan, with an average of 8.1 inches.
Why do snowfall totals differ between nearby towns?
Elevation, distance from the coast or lakes, and narrow snow bands can change totals by several inches within a few miles. Reports are also taken at different times during a storm.