Average Snowfall in Northampton, MA
36.5"
inches per year
Moderate Snow Area
Elevation: 144 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 7 miles away.
Northampton Snowfall by Month
Snow season in Northampton typically runs from November through April, peaking in February with about 11" of snow.
Oct–
Nov1.6"
Dec7.5"
Jan8.1"
Feb11"
Mar7.3"
Apr1"
May–
Jun–
Jul–
Aug–
Sep–
Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What to Expect
That is about the US average annual snowfall of 28". At 36.5" per year, a solid snow shovel and windshield cover will get you through most storms. Keep ice melt and a scraper in the car.
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Snow in Massachusetts
Snowfall Near Northampton
| City | Distance | Annual Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst, MA | 7 mi | 36.5" |
| Chicopee, MA | 10 mi | 47.5" |
| West Springfield, MA | 11 mi | 47.5" |
| Longmeadow, MA | 11 mi | 47.5" |
| Springfield, MA | 15 mi | 51.7" |