Dover Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Dover get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Dover in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Dover averages 28.1 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Oak Ridge Rsvr (17.6 km away). Snow season usually runs Dec through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (9.6 in). A typical winter brings about 6.1 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 3.3 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Dover get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Dover 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.
Dover snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Dover yet this season.
Average snowfall in Dover
That is more snow than 36% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the New Jersey average of 27.5 inches. Part of Morris County.
Station: Oak Ridge Rsvr (NOAA USC00286460), elevation 258 m, 17.6 km from Dover. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Dover
- Randolph 28.1″/yr
- Denville 28.1″/yr
- Hopatcong 28.1″/yr
- Parsippany 24.0″/yr
- Morristown 24.0″/yr
- Sparta 28.1″/yr
- East Hanover 24.0″/yr
- Florham Park 24.0″/yr
- Madison 24.0″/yr
- Basking Ridge 29.6″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Dover today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Dover from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Dover get a year?
On average 28.1 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Oak Ridge Rsvr.
What is the snowiest month in Dover?
Jan, 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.