Spearfish Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Spearfish get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Spearfish in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Spearfish averages 70.5 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Spearfish (1.2 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through May, and Dec is the snowiest month (14.9 in). A typical winter brings about 17.5 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 6.6 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Spearfish get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Spearfish 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.
Spearfish snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Spearfish yet this season.
Average snowfall in Spearfish
That is more snow than 90% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the South Dakota average of 44.8 inches.
Station: Spearfish (NOAA USC00397882), elevation 1107 m, 1.2 km from Spearfish. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Spearfish
- Belle Fourche 42.2″/yr
- Sturgis 47.6″/yr
- Rapid City 53.7″/yr
- Box Elder 48.5″/yr
- Pierre 37.2″/yr
- Aberdeen 42.7″/yr
- Huron 44.4″/yr
- Mitchell 40.6″/yr
- Watertown 41.1″/yr
- Yankton 38.1″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Spearfish today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Spearfish from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Spearfish get a year?
On average 70.5 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Spearfish.
What is the snowiest month in Spearfish?
Dec, with an average of 14.9 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.