South Dakota Snowfall Totals
Latest: no snow reported in South Dakota in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Live South Dakota snowfall totals by town from National Weather Service storm reports, updated through the day. The towns we track average 44.8 inches of snow a year; the snowiest are Spearfish (70.5″), Rapid City (53.7″), Box Elder (48.5″), Sturgis (47.6″), Sioux Falls (45.3″).
South Dakota snow totals by town – last 72 hours
No snowfall reported in South Dakota in the last 72 hours (checked Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Refreshing…
| Location | Snow | Reported | Source |
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Storm-total reports from NWS spotters, CoCoRaHS observers and official stations. Preliminary — totals can rise as later reports arrive.
South Dakota snowfall totals by city
Average yearly snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020). Click a city for its live totals and storm history.
| City | County | Avg snow/yr | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | Minnehaha | 45.3″ | 171,544 |
| Rapid City | Pennington | 53.7″ | 73,569 |
| Aberdeen | Brown | 42.7″ | 28,102 |
| Brookings | Brookings | 35.8″ | 23,657 |
| Watertown | Codington | 41.1″ | 22,073 |
| Mitchell | Davison | 40.6″ | 15,669 |
| Yankton | Yankton | 38.1″ | 14,557 |
| Pierre | Hughes | 37.2″ | 14,091 |
| Huron | Beadle | 44.4″ | 13,313 |
| Spearfish | Lawrence | 70.5″ | 11,283 |
| Vermillion | Clay | 36.2″ | 10,738 |
| Brandon | Minnehaha | 45.3″ | 9,856 |
| Box Elder | Pennington | 48.5″ | 9,289 |
| Sturgis | Meade | 47.6″ | 6,688 |
| Belle Fourche | Butte | 42.2″ | 5,696 |
| Harrisburg | Lincoln | 45.3″ | 5,498 |
| Tea | Lincoln | 45.3″ | 4,839 |
| Dell Rapids | Minnehaha | 45.3″ | 3,706 |
| Hartford | Minnehaha | 45.3″ | 3,025 |
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find South Dakota snowfall totals by town today?
The live table above lists every South Dakota location that reported snow in the last 24, 48 or 72 hours, sorted by total. Use the buttons to change the time window.
How often are South Dakota snowfall totals updated?
The table pulls new National Weather Service reports every time you load the page, and refreshes every 10 minutes while it stays open.
Are these official South Dakota snowfall totals?
They are preliminary reports from trained spotters, CoCoRaHS volunteers and NWS stations. Official climate totals are certified later by NOAA.