Rochester Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Rochester get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Rochester in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Rochester averages 38.9 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Durham (18.0 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (10.8 in). A typical winter brings about 11.3 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 5.5 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Rochester get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Rochester 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.
Rochester snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Rochester yet this season.
Average snowfall in Rochester
That is more snow than 55% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the New Hampshire average of 63.9 inches.
Station: Durham (NOAA USC00272174), elevation 23 m, 18.0 km from Rochester. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Rochester
- Somersworth 38.9″/yr
- Dover 38.9″/yr
- Strafford 67.7″/yr
- Northwood 67.7″/yr
- Durham 38.9″/yr
- Nottingham 56.6″/yr
- Barnstead 67.7″/yr
- Epsom 67.7″/yr
- Portsmouth 55.8″/yr
- Greenland 65.0″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Rochester today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Rochester from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Rochester get a year?
On average 38.9 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Durham.
What is the snowiest month in Rochester?
Jan, with an average of 10.8 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.