Sioux Falls Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Sioux Falls get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Sioux Falls in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Sioux Falls averages 45.3 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Sioux Falls (4.9 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through Apr, and Dec is the snowiest month (8.7 in). A typical winter brings about 12.5 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 4.9 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Sioux Falls get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Sioux Falls 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.
Sioux Falls snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Sioux Falls yet this season.
Average snowfall in Sioux Falls
That is more snow than 64% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the South Dakota average of 44.8 inches.
Station: Sioux Falls (NOAA USW00014944), elevation 436 m, 4.9 km from Sioux Falls. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Sioux Falls
- Harrisburg 45.3″/yr
- Brandon 45.3″/yr
- Tea 45.3″/yr
- Hartford 45.3″/yr
- Dell Rapids 45.3″/yr
- Brookings 35.8″/yr
- Vermillion 36.2″/yr
- Yankton 38.1″/yr
- Mitchell 40.6″/yr
- Huron 44.4″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Sioux Falls today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Sioux Falls from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Sioux Falls get a year?
On average 45.3 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Sioux Falls.
What is the snowiest month in Sioux Falls?
Dec, 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.