Iowa City Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Iowa City get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Iowa City in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Iowa City averages 27.5 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Iowa City (6.1 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (7.6 in). A typical winter brings about 10.4 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 3.4 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Iowa City get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Iowa City 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.
Iowa City snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Iowa City yet this season.
Average snowfall in Iowa City
That is more snow than 36% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Iowa average of 34.2 inches.
Station: Iowa City (NOAA USC00134101), elevation 195 m, 6.1 km from Iowa City. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Iowa City
- Coralville 27.5″/yr
- North Liberty 29.2″/yr
- Cedar Rapids 34.3″/yr
- Marion 34.3″/yr
- Muscatine 23.5″/yr
- Davenport 36.1″/yr
- Bettendorf 36.1″/yr
- Burlington 21.8″/yr
- Oskaloosa 23.6″/yr
- Ottumwa 23.6″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Iowa City today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Iowa City from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Iowa City get a year?
On average 27.5 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Iowa City.
What is the snowiest month in Iowa City?
Jan, with an average of 7.6 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.