Decatur Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Decatur get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Decatur in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Decatur averages 13.6 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Decatur Wtp (1.3 km away). Snow season usually runs Dec through Mar, and Jan is the snowiest month (5.9 in). A typical winter brings about 5.6 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 1.6 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Decatur get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Decatur 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.
Decatur snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Decatur yet this season.
Average snowfall in Decatur
That is more snow than 20% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Illinois average of 31.2 inches.
Station: Decatur Wtp (NOAA USC00112193), elevation 195 m, 1.3 km from Decatur. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Decatur
- Taylorville 13.9″/yr
- Lincoln 19.3″/yr
- Springfield 21.8″/yr
- Mattoon 14.5″/yr
- Chatham 21.8″/yr
- Champaign 20.8″/yr
- Urbana 20.8″/yr
- Bloomington 6.5″/yr
- Normal 6.5″/yr
- Charleston 19.0″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Decatur today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Decatur from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Decatur get a year?
On average 13.6 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Decatur Wtp.
What is the snowiest month in Decatur?
Jan, with an average of 5.9 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.