Raleigh Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Raleigh get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Raleigh in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Raleigh averages 4.5 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Raleigh State Univ (5.8 km away). Snow season usually runs Dec through Feb, and Jan is the snowiest month (2.5 in). A typical winter brings about 1.5 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 0.8 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Raleigh get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Raleigh 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.
Raleigh snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Raleigh yet this season.
Average snowfall in Raleigh
That is more snow than 11% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the North Carolina average of 4.1 inches.
Station: Raleigh State Univ (NOAA USC00317079), elevation 122 m, 5.8 km from Raleigh. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Raleigh
- Garner 4.5″/yr
- Cary 5.2″/yr
- Knightdale 3.3″/yr
- Morrisville 5.2″/yr
- Apex 4.8″/yr
- Clayton 3.2″/yr
- Holly Springs 4.8″/yr
- Wake Forest 5.2″/yr
- Durham 5.2″/yr
- Chapel Hill 2.8″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Raleigh today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Raleigh from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Raleigh get a year?
On average 4.5 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Raleigh State Univ.
What is the snowiest month in Raleigh?
Jan, with an average of 2.5 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.