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Average Snowfall in Gallup, NM

20.6"
inches per year
Moderate Snow Area

Elevation: 6,506 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 2 miles away.

Gallup Snowfall by Month

Snow season in Gallup typically runs from November through March, peaking in February with about 5.7" of snow.

Oct0.4"
Nov1.6"
Dec5.2"
Jan4.5"
Feb5.7"
Mar2"
Apr0.7"
May0.5"
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep

Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

What to Expect

That is below the US average annual snowfall of 28". At 20.6" per year, a solid snow shovel and windshield cover will get you through most storms. Keep ice melt and a scraper in the car.

Off-season is the cheapest time to gear up for winter in Gallup. Stock up before the first storm.
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Snow in New Mexico

CityAnnual Snow
Taos Ski Valley156.7"
Red River156.7"
Angel Fire124"
Taos28.4"
Gallup20.6"
Santa Fe20.2"
Albuquerque7.9"
Socorro2"
Las Cruces1"

Snowfall Near Gallup

CityDistanceAnnual Snow
Albuquerque, NM122 mi7.9"
Cortez, CO126 mi33.4"
Durango, CO130 mi63.7"
Bayfield, CO134 mi93.4"
Socorro, NM146 mi2"