Sheldon Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Sheldon get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Sheldon in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Sheldon averages 40.8 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Sheldon (0.2 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through Apr, and Dec is the snowiest month (9.6 in). A typical winter brings about 13.7 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 5.2 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Sheldon get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Sheldon 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.
Sheldon snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Sheldon yet this season.
Average snowfall in Sheldon
That is more snow than 56% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Iowa average of 34.2 inches.
Station: Sheldon (NOAA USC00137594), elevation 433 m, 0.2 km from Sheldon. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Sheldon
- Spencer 43.3″/yr
- Spirit Lake 41.5″/yr
- Storm Lake 36.4″/yr
- Estherville 41.5″/yr
- Sioux City 36.0″/yr
- Fort Dodge 39.0″/yr
- Forest City 44.4″/yr
- Garner 44.4″/yr
- Clear Lake 44.4″/yr
- Boone 35.9″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Sheldon today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Sheldon from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Sheldon get a year?
On average 40.8 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Sheldon.
What is the snowiest month in Sheldon?
Dec, with an average of 9.6 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.