Sturgis Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Sturgis get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Sturgis in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Sturgis averages 47.6 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Ft Meade (2.6 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through May, and Mar is the snowiest month (8.4 in). A typical winter brings about 12.0 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 4 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Sturgis get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Sturgis 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.
Sturgis snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Sturgis yet this season.
Average snowfall in Sturgis
That is more snow than 68% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the South Dakota average of 44.8 inches.
Station: Ft Meade (NOAA USC00393069), elevation 1008 m, 2.6 km from Sturgis. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Sturgis
- Spearfish 70.5″/yr
- Belle Fourche 42.2″/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 Sturgis today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Sturgis from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Sturgis get a year?
On average 47.6 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Ft Meade.
What is the snowiest month in Sturgis?
Mar, with an average of 8.4 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.