Ankeny Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Ankeny get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Ankeny in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Ankeny averages 24.7 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Ankeny (3.7 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through Apr, and Feb is the snowiest month (8 in). A typical winter brings about 9 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 2.8 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Ankeny get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Ankeny 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.
Ankeny snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Ankeny yet this season.
Average snowfall in Ankeny
That is more snow than 32% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Iowa average of 34.2 inches.
Station: Ankeny (NOAA USC00130241), elevation 297 m, 3.7 km from Ankeny. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Ankeny
- Johnston 36.5″/yr
- Des Moines 36.5″/yr
- Urbandale 36.5″/yr
- Altoona 36.5″/yr
- Grimes 38.0″/yr
- Clive 36.5″/yr
- West Des Moines 36.5″/yr
- Waukee 36.5″/yr
- Norwalk 36.5″/yr
- Ames 27.3″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Ankeny today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Ankeny from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Ankeny get a year?
On average 24.7 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Ankeny.
What is the snowiest month in Ankeny?
Feb, with an average of 8 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.