Amherst Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Amherst get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Amherst in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Amherst averages 43.6 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Elyria 3 E (14.0 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (12.9 in). A typical winter brings about 15.7 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 3.6 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Amherst get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Amherst 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.
Amherst snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Amherst yet this season.
Average snowfall in Amherst
That is more snow than 60% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the Ohio average of 44.4 inches. Part of Northeast Ohio.
Station: Elyria 3 E (NOAA USC00332599), elevation 222 m, 14.0 km from Amherst. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Amherst
- Lorain 43.6″/yr
- Elyria 43.6″/yr
- Oberlin 47.0″/yr
- Vermilion 47.0″/yr
- Sheffield Lake 63.8″/yr
- Avon 63.8″/yr
- North Ridgeville 63.8″/yr
- Grafton 63.8″/yr
- Avon Lake 63.8″/yr
- North Olmsted 63.8″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Amherst today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Amherst from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Amherst get a year?
On average 43.6 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Elyria 3 E.
What is the snowiest month in Amherst?
Jan, with an average of 12.9 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.