Average Snowfall in La Porte, IN
65.2"
inches per year
Heavy Snow Area
Elevation: 817 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 0 miles away.
La Porte Snowfall by Month
Snow season in La Porte typically runs from November through April, peaking in January with about 23" of snow.
Oct0.2"
Nov4"
Dec13.8"
Jan23"
Feb16"
Mar7.1"
Apr1.1"
May–
Jun–
Jul–
Aug–
Sep–
Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What to Expect
That is well above the US average annual snowfall of 28". With 65.2" 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.
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Snow in Indiana
| City | Annual Snow |
|---|---|
| La Porte | 65.2" |
| Notre Dame | 64.5" |
| South Bend | 64.5" |
| Mill Creek | 62.1" |
| Rolling Prairie | 62.1" |
| New Carlisle | 62.1" |
| Argos | 54.9" |
| Bourbon | 54.9" |
| Culver | 54.9" |
| Donaldson | 54.9" |
| Plymouth | 54.9" |
| Tyner | 54.9" |
| Walkerton | 54.9" |
| Mishawaka | 49.9" |
| Kingsbury | 41.7" |
| Kingsford Heights | 41.7" |
| Beverly Shores | 40.3" |
| Chesterton | 40.3" |
| Michigan City | 40.3" |
| Valparaiso | 40" |
| Elkhart | 36.9" |
| Granger | 36.9" |
| Bremen | 36.6" |
| Lakeville | 36.6" |
| Lapaz | 36.6" |
| Gary | 26.6" |
| Indianapolis | 25.5" |
| West Lafayette | 18.9" |
Snowfall Near La Porte
| City | Distance | Annual Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury, IN | 6 mi | 41.7" |
| Kingsford Heights, IN | 9 mi | 41.7" |
| Mill Creek, IN | 9 mi | 62.1" |
| Rolling Prairie, IN | 11 mi | 62.1" |
| Michigan City, IN | 12 mi | 40.3" |