Average Snowfall in Loretto, PA
Elevation: 1,988 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 6 miles away. Snowfall changes sharply with elevation around Loretto: nearby spots range from roughly 25.7" to 79.7" a year, so your exact total depends on where you are.
Loretto Snowfall by Month
Snow season in Loretto typically runs from November through April, peaking in January with about 24" of snow.
Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What to Expect
That is over 3x the US average annual snowfall of 28". With 79.7" 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.
Snow in Pennsylvania
| 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" |
Snowfall Near Loretto
| City | Distance | Annual Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Cresson, PA | 4 mi | 79.7" |
| Ebensburg, PA | 6 mi | 79.7" |
| Lilly, PA | 6 mi | 79.7" |
| Carrolltown, PA | 7 mi | 79.7" |
| Cassandra, PA | 7 mi | 79.7" |