Rochester Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Rochester get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Rochester in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Rochester averages 53.1 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Rochester Intl Ap (13.2 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through May, and Dec is the snowiest month (12.4 in). A typical winter brings about 15.6 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 5.4 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Rochester get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Rochester 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.
Rochester snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Rochester yet this season.
Average snowfall in Rochester
That is more snow than 78% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Minnesota average of 48.7 inches.
Station: Rochester Intl Ap (NOAA USW00014925), elevation 398 m, 13.2 km from Rochester. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Rochester
- Byron 53.1″/yr
- Stewartville 53.1″/yr
- Kasson 53.1″/yr
- Pine Island 43.5″/yr
- Plainview 48.3″/yr
- Saint Charles 44.9″/yr
- Zumbrota 43.5″/yr
- Austin 43.4″/yr
- Red Wing 44.1″/yr
- Owatonna 44.2″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Rochester today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Rochester from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Rochester get a year?
On average 53.1 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Rochester Intl Ap.
What is the snowiest month in Rochester?
Dec, with an average of 12.4 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.