Charleston Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Charleston get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Charleston in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Charleston averages 31.5 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Charleston Yeager Ap (5 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (10.3 in). A typical winter brings about 9.6 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 2.7 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Charleston get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Charleston 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.
Charleston snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Charleston yet this season.
Average snowfall in Charleston
That is more snow than 41% of the 3,058 US places we track, and below the West Virginia average of 34.1 inches.
Station: Charleston Yeager Ap (NOAA USW00013866), elevation 277 m, 5 km from Charleston. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Charleston
- South Charleston 31.5″/yr
- Saint Albans 31.5″/yr
- Oak Hill 55.9″/yr
- Summersville 67.6″/yr
- Huntington 19.8″/yr
- Beckley 55.9″/yr
- Parkersburg 11.3″/yr
- Vienna 11.3″/yr
- Bluefield 34.6″/yr
- Clarksburg 23.8″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Charleston today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Charleston from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Charleston get a year?
On average 31.5 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Charleston Yeager Ap.
What is the snowiest month in Charleston?
Jan, with an average of 10.3 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.