Petersburg Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Petersburg get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Petersburg in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Petersburg averages 3.5 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Hopewell (13.6 km away). Snow season usually runs Jan through Feb, and Jan is the snowiest month (2.1 in). A typical winter brings about 1.1 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 0.7 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Petersburg get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Petersburg 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.
Petersburg snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Petersburg yet this season.
Average snowfall in Petersburg
That is more snow than 8% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Virginia average of 15.7 inches.
Station: Hopewell (NOAA USC00444101), elevation 12 m, 13.6 km from Petersburg. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Petersburg
- Colonial Heights 3.5″/yr
- Hopewell 3.5″/yr
- Chester 8.8″/yr
- Richmond 8.8″/yr
- Midlothian 8.8″/yr
- Mechanicsville 8.8″/yr
- Glen Allen 14.7″/yr
- Williamsburg 4.3″/yr
- Newport News 3″/yr
- Suffolk 5.8″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Petersburg today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Petersburg from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Petersburg get a year?
On average 3.5 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Hopewell.
What is the snowiest month in Petersburg?
Jan, with an average of 2.1 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.