Effingham Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Effingham get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Effingham in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Effingham averages 14.6 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Effingham 3Sw (7 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Mar, and Jan is the snowiest month (5.3 in). A typical winter brings about 5.7 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 1.6 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Effingham get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Effingham 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.
Effingham snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Effingham yet this season.
Average snowfall in Effingham
That is more snow than 22% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Illinois average of 31.2 inches.
Station: Effingham 3Sw (NOAA USC00112687), elevation 190 m, 7 km from Effingham. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Effingham
- Mattoon 14.5″/yr
- Charleston 19.0″/yr
- Taylorville 13.9″/yr
- Centralia 6.5″/yr
- Decatur 13.6″/yr
- Mount Vernon 10.4″/yr
- Champaign 20.8″/yr
- Urbana 20.8″/yr
- Chatham 21.8″/yr
- Springfield 21.8″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Effingham today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Effingham from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Effingham get a year?
On average 14.6 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Effingham 3Sw.
What is the snowiest month in Effingham?
Jan, with an average of 5.3 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.