Box Elder Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Box Elder get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Box Elder in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Box Elder averages 48.5 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Rapid City Rgnl Ap (7.8 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through May, and Apr is the snowiest month (10.1 in). A typical winter brings about 14.8 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 4.5 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Box Elder get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Box Elder 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.
Box Elder snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Box Elder yet this season.
Average snowfall in Box Elder
That is more snow than 69% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the South Dakota average of 44.8 inches.
Station: Rapid City Rgnl Ap (NOAA USW00024090), elevation 963 m, 7.8 km from Box Elder. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Box Elder
- Rapid City 53.7″/yr
- Sturgis 47.6″/yr
- Spearfish 70.5″/yr
- Belle Fourche 42.2″/yr
- Pierre 37.2″/yr
- Huron 44.4″/yr
- Aberdeen 42.7″/yr
- Mitchell 40.6″/yr
- Yankton 38.1″/yr
- Watertown 41.1″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Box Elder today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Box Elder from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Box Elder get a year?
On average 48.5 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Rapid City Rgnl Ap.
What is the snowiest month in Box Elder?
Apr, with an average of 10.1 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.