Hays Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Hays get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Hays in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Hays averages 12.9 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Hays (1.6 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Mar, and Feb is the snowiest month (3.4 in). A typical winter brings about 5.1 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 1.4 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Hays get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Hays 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.
Hays snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Hays yet this season.
Average snowfall in Hays
That is more snow than 19% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Kansas average of 12.2 inches.
Station: Hays (NOAA USC00143523), elevation 607 m, 1.6 km from Hays. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Hays
- Great Bend 11.5″/yr
- Dodge City 19.1″/yr
- Salina 15.5″/yr
- Hutchinson 6.9″/yr
- McPherson 14.2″/yr
- Garden City 15.6″/yr
- Newton 8.8″/yr
- Junction City 7.4″/yr
- Wichita 12.7″/yr
- Haysville 12.7″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Hays today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Hays from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Hays get a year?
On average 12.9 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Hays.
What is the snowiest month in Hays?
Feb, with an average of 3.4 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.