Dorchester Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Dorchester get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Dorchester in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Dorchester averages 49.2 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Boston Logan Intl Ap (8.8 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Feb is the snowiest month (14.4 in). A typical winter brings about 11.1 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 5 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Dorchester get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Dorchester 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.
Dorchester snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Dorchester yet this season.
Average snowfall in Dorchester
That is more snow than 70% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Massachusetts average of 53.6 inches.
Station: Boston Logan Intl Ap (NOAA USW00014739), elevation 4 m, 8.8 km from Dorchester. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Dorchester
- Mattapan 49.2″/yr
- Milton Village 49.2″/yr
- Roxbury Crossing 49.2″/yr
- Jamaica Plain 49.2″/yr
- Roslindale 49.2″/yr
- South Boston 49.2″/yr
- Milton 69.3″/yr
- Brookline 49.2″/yr
- Hyde Park 69.3″/yr
- West Roxbury 69.3″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Dorchester today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Dorchester from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Dorchester get a year?
On average 49.2 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Boston Logan Intl Ap.
What is the snowiest month in Dorchester?
Feb, with an average of 14.4 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.