Elevation: 1,198 ft
Based on the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normal — the official 30-year average of a typical winter, not any single season — from the nearest comparable-elevation weather station about 13 miles away.
Snow season in Johnstown typically runs from November through April, peaking in February with about 19.9" of snow.
Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
That is well above the US average annual snowfall of 28". With 64.6" of annual snowfall, a quality snow blower and heavy-duty shovel are worth the investment. Ice melt should be stocked before the first storm hits.




| City | Annual Snow |
|---|---|
| Edinboro | 114.2" |
| Albion | 111" |
| Erie | 104.3" |
| Erie Millcreek | 104.3" |
| Somerset | 96.2" |
| Carrolltown | 79.7" |
| Elmora | 79.7" |
| Nicktown | 79.7" |
| Belsano | 79.7" |
| Cassandra | 79.7" |
| Colver | 79.7" |
| Ebensburg | 79.7" |
| Lilly | 79.7" |
| Loretto | 79.7" |
| Mineral Point | 79.7" |
| Nanty Glo | 79.7" |
| Parkhill | 79.7" |
| Revloc | 79.7" |
| Summerhill | 79.7" |
| Twin Rocks | 79.7" |
| Vintondale | 79.7" |
| Wilmore | 79.7" |
| Cresson | 79.7" |
| Beaverdale | 74.1" |
| Dunlo | 74.1" |
| Elton | 74.1" |
| Portage | 74.1" |
| Saint Michael | 74.1" |
| Salix | 74.1" |
| Sidman | 74.1" |
| South Fork | 74.1" |
| Irvine | 71.6" |
| Warren | 71.6" |
| Johnstown | 64.6" |
| Meadville | 64" |
| Genesee | 61.1" |
| Hyndman | 56.8" |
| Houtzdale | 50" |
| Northern Cambria | 49.9" |
| Emeigh | 49.9" |
| Marsteller | 49.9" |
| Saint Benedict | 49.9" |
| Spangler | 49.9" |
| Le Raysville | 47.8" |
| Stevensville | 47.8" |
| Scranton | 45.1" |
| Pittsburgh | 44.1" |
| State College | 43.8" |
| Buffalo Mills | 40.2" |
| Manns Choice | 40.2" |
| Altoona | 38.1" |
| Claysburg | 38" |
| Duncansville | 38" |
| East Freedom | 38" |
| Newry | 38" |
| Queen | 38" |
| Roaring Spring | 38" |
| Sproul | 38" |
| Alum Bank | 37.6" |
| Bedford | 37.6" |
| Fishertown | 37.6" |
| New Paris | 37.6" |
| Schellsburg | 37.6" |
| Imler | 37.6" |
| Osterburg | 37.6" |
| Gettysburg | 27" |
| Philadelphia | 16.1" |
| City | Distance | Annual Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Parkhill, PA | 3 mi | 79.7" |
| Mineral Point, PA | 6 mi | 79.7" |
| Elton, PA | 7 mi | 74.1" |
| Salix, PA | 7 mi | 74.1" |
| South Fork, PA | 7 mi | 74.1" |