Columbus Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Columbus get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Columbus in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Columbus averages 16.3 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Columbus (3.9 km away). Snow season usually runs Dec through Mar, and Jan is the snowiest month (5.9 in). A typical winter brings about 5.9 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 1.6 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Columbus get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Columbus 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.
Columbus snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Columbus yet this season.
Average snowfall in Columbus
That is more snow than 23% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Indiana average of 27.3 inches.
Station: Columbus (NOAA USC00121747), elevation 186 m, 3.9 km from Columbus. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Columbus
- Seymour 8″/yr
- Franklin 16.9″/yr
- Shelbyville 14.6″/yr
- Greensburg 13.3″/yr
- Greenwood 25.5″/yr
- Martinsville 16.7″/yr
- Bloomington 17.5″/yr
- Beech Grove 25.5″/yr
- Bedford 10.0″/yr
- Greenfield 20.2″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Columbus today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Columbus from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Columbus get a year?
On average 16.3 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Columbus.
What is the snowiest month in Columbus?
Jan, with an average of 5.9 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.