DeKalb Snowfall Totals
How much snow did DeKalb get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of DeKalb in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). DeKalb averages 33.1 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from De Kalb (2.2 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (10.2 in). A typical winter brings about 10.9 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 4.1 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did DeKalb get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of DeKalb 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.
DeKalb snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of DeKalb yet this season.
Average snowfall in DeKalb
That is more snow than 46% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Illinois average of 31.2 inches.
Station: De Kalb (NOAA USC00112223), elevation 266 m, 2.2 km from DeKalb. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near DeKalb
- Sycamore 33.1″/yr
- Wasco 38.5″/yr
- Plano 27.9″/yr
- Geneva 46.2″/yr
- Batavia 27.9″/yr
- Huntley 35.1″/yr
- North Aurora 27.9″/yr
- Belvidere 32.6″/yr
- South Elgin 32.1″/yr
- Montgomery 27.9″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in DeKalb today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of DeKalb from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does DeKalb get a year?
On average 33.1 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for De Kalb.
What is the snowiest month in DeKalb?
Jan, with an average of 10.2 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.