Fairmont Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Fairmont get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Fairmont in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Fairmont averages 39.7 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Swea City 5N (25.3 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (10.9 in). A typical winter brings about 13.8 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 4.2 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Fairmont get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Fairmont 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.
Fairmont snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Fairmont yet this season.
Average snowfall in Fairmont
That is more snow than 56% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Minnesota average of 48.7 inches.
Station: Swea City 5N (NOAA USC00138026), elevation 360 m, 25.3 km from Fairmont. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Fairmont
- Blue Earth 47.2″/yr
- Saint James 50.3″/yr
- Jackson 48.5″/yr
- Windom 43.5″/yr
- Mankato 38.7″/yr
- New Ulm 38.3″/yr
- Saint Peter 37.9″/yr
- Albert Lea 39.5″/yr
- Waseca 52.3″/yr
- Worthington 45.2″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Fairmont today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Fairmont from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Fairmont get a year?
On average 39.7 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Swea City 5N.
What is the snowiest month in Fairmont?
Jan, with an average of 10.9 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.