Portsmouth Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Portsmouth get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Portsmouth in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Portsmouth averages 55.8 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Eliot (3.1 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Feb is the snowiest month (16.2 in). A typical winter brings about 14.5 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 7.1 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Portsmouth get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Portsmouth 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.
Portsmouth snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Portsmouth yet this season.
Average snowfall in Portsmouth
That is more snow than 80% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the New Hampshire average of 63.9 inches.
Station: Eliot (NOAA USC00172602), elevation 6 m, 3.1 km from Portsmouth. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Portsmouth
- Rye 65.0″/yr
- Greenland 65.0″/yr
- North Hampton 62.6″/yr
- Durham 38.9″/yr
- Dover 38.9″/yr
- Hampton 62.6″/yr
- Exeter 62.6″/yr
- Seabrook 61.9″/yr
- Somersworth 38.9″/yr
- Brentwood 56.6″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Portsmouth today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Portsmouth from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Portsmouth get a year?
On average 55.8 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Eliot.
What is the snowiest month in Portsmouth?
Feb, with an average of 16.2 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.