Princeton Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Princeton get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Princeton in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Princeton averages 26.6 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Trenton Mercer Co Ap (15.5 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Feb is the snowiest month (8.7 in). A typical winter brings about 6.7 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 3 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Princeton get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Princeton 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.
Princeton snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Princeton yet this season.
Average snowfall in Princeton
That is more snow than 35% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the New Jersey average of 27.5 inches.
Station: Trenton Mercer Co Ap (NOAA USW00014792), elevation 56 m, 15.5 km from Princeton. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Princeton
- Franklin Park 29.0″/yr
- Trenton 26.6″/yr
- Hillsborough 21.0″/yr
- North Brunswick 29.0″/yr
- Somerset 29.0″/yr
- Manville 21.0″/yr
- East Brunswick 29.0″/yr
- New Brunswick 29.0″/yr
- Somerville 21.0″/yr
- South River 29.0″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Princeton today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Princeton from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Princeton get a year?
On average 26.6 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Trenton Mercer Co Ap.
What is the snowiest month in Princeton?
Feb, with an average of 8.7 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.