Bethesda Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Bethesda get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Bethesda in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Bethesda averages 5.8 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Dalecarlia Rsvr (4.8 km away). Snow season usually runs Dec through Mar, and Jan is the snowiest month (2.9 in). A typical winter brings about 2.6 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 1.1 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Bethesda get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Bethesda 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.
Bethesda snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Bethesda yet this season.
Average snowfall in Bethesda
That is more snow than 13% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Maryland average of 20.9 inches.
Station: Dalecarlia Rsvr (NOAA USC00182325), elevation 46 m, 4.8 km from Bethesda. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Bethesda
- Silver Spring 13.7″/yr
- Takoma Park 13.7″/yr
- Potomac 21.0″/yr
- Rockville 5.8″/yr
- Hyattsville 13.7″/yr
- College Park 13.7″/yr
- Beltsville 15.8″/yr
- Olney 31.4″/yr
- Greenbelt 15.8″/yr
- Gaithersburg 32.6″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Bethesda today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Bethesda from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Bethesda get a year?
On average 5.8 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Dalecarlia Rsvr.
What is the snowiest month in Bethesda?
Jan, with an average of 2.9 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.