Newton Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Newton get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Newton in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Newton averages 28.7 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Newton (2 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (9.2 in). A typical winter brings about 11.0 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 4 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Newton get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Newton 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.
Newton snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Newton yet this season.
Average snowfall in Newton
That is more snow than 38% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Iowa average of 34.2 inches.
Station: Newton (NOAA USC00135992), elevation 293 m, 2 km from Newton. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Newton
- Altoona 36.5″/yr
- Marshalltown 25.3″/yr
- Ankeny 24.7″/yr
- Des Moines 36.5″/yr
- Johnston 36.5″/yr
- Urbandale 36.5″/yr
- Oskaloosa 23.6″/yr
- West Des Moines 36.5″/yr
- Indianola 30.8″/yr
- Clive 36.5″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Newton today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Newton from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Newton get a year?
On average 28.7 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Newton.
What is the snowiest month in Newton?
Jan, with an average of 9.2 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.