Guide Rankings Geography Updated May 18, 2026

States With No Snow

Map of the United States showing average annual snow days by state, with the Southeast and Hawaii highlighted as the least snowy region

States With No Snow

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Quick Answer

States With No Snow

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    No U.S. state is completely snow-free in every location and every year, but some states see snow very rarely. Florida and Hawaii average 0 snow days per year. Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama each average just 1 snow day.

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    The least snowy states are mostly in the South: Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Texas all average fewer than 3 snow days per year. Alaska is the snowiest state by far, averaging around 60 snow days annually.

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Average Annual Snow Days by State Map

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The Southeast and Hawaii have the fewest snow days per year. The Great Lakes region, New England, and Alaska receive the most. State averages hide large differences within big or mountainous states.
Average Annual Snow Days by State Map
Rank State snow days/yr
1 Florida 0
2 Hawaii 0
3 Louisiana 1
4 Mississippi 1
5 Alabama 1
6 Georgia 2
7 South Carolina 2
8 Texas 2
9 California 3
10 Arkansas 4
11 Arizona 4
12 North Carolina 5
13 Oklahoma 5
14 Tennessee 6
15 Nevada 6
16 Oregon 7
17 Virginia 8
18 Kentucky 8
19 Delaware 9
20 Maryland 9
21 New Mexico 10
22 New Jersey 10
23 Washington 10
24 Missouri 12
25 West Virginia 14
26 Illinois 15
27 Connecticut 16
28 Kansas 17
29 Rhode Island 18
30 Nebraska 19
31 Indiana 20
32 Idaho 20
33 Utah 21
34 Ohio 22
35 Pennsylvania 22
36 Iowa 23
37 South Dakota 24
38 Massachusetts 26
39 Colorado 27
40 Montana 27
41 New Hampshire 28
42 Wyoming 28
43 North Dakota 30
44 Wisconsin 32
45 Minnesota 32
46 New York 33
47 Michigan 35
48 Vermont 38
49 Maine 40
50 Alaska 60

The Southeast and Hawaii have the fewest snow days per year. The Great Lakes region, New England, and Alaska receive the most. State averages hide large differences within big or mountainous states.

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States With the Least Snow in the U.S.

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Top 10 — Avg Snow Days / Year

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#2 Hawaii flag Hawaii
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#3 Louisiana flag Louisiana
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#4 Mississippi flag Mississippi
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#5 Alabama flag Alabama
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#6 Georgia flag Georgia
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#7 South Carolina flag South Carolina
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#8 Texas flag Texas
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#9 California flag California
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#10 Arkansas flag Arkansas
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Does Every U.S. State Get Snow?

An aerial view of the snow-covered summit of Mauna Kea on Hawaii's Big Island
Mauna Kea rises high enough for regular snowfall at the summit, even though low-elevation Hawaii stays snow-free.

Every U.S. state has recorded snowfall at some location at some point in history. Even Florida and Hawaii have seen snow. In Florida, the northern panhandle area around Tallahassee can get a trace of snow once every several years. In Hawaii, the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island receive snow regularly because they sit above 13,000 feet.

For this page, 'states with no snow' means states where snow is rare or limited to specific areas, not states with a zero chance of snow. The rankings use average annual snow days as the main measure. Florida and Hawaii both average 0 snow days at populated elevations. Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama each average just 1 snow day per year.

Large states like Texas, California, and Arizona show low statewide averages, but parts of those states get significant snow. The Texas Panhandle, the Sierra Nevada in California, and the mountains around Flagstaff, Arizona all receive heavy snowfall each winter. The statewide average is pulled down by the much larger low-elevation areas.

Best States to Avoid Snow

Palm trees along Deerfield Beach, Florida, on a clear sunny day
South Florida's warm coastal climate keeps places like Deerfield Beach essentially snow-free.

The best states to avoid snow are in the South and Southwest. Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina all average fewer than 2 snow days per year. Southern and coastal Texas also sees very little snow. Low-elevation Hawaii stays snow-free year-round at sea level.

Mountain areas, northern regions, and higher elevations can still get snow even inside otherwise warm states. Northern Georgia, the mountains of North Carolina, and the Texas Panhandle see more snow than the state average suggests. If you want to avoid snow entirely, coastal and southern areas within these low-snow states are the safest choices.

Quick Answers

Which states have no snow?
No U.S. state is completely snow-free, but Florida and Hawaii average 0 snow days per year at populated elevations. Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama each average just 1 snow day per year. These are the closest states to 'no snow' in the U.S.
Which state gets the least snow?
Florida gets the least snow of any U.S. state, averaging 0 snow days and 0 inches of snowfall per year. Hawaii also averages 0 snow days at sea level. Louisiana and Mississippi follow with just 1 snow day per year each.
Does every U.S. state get snow?
Yes. Every U.S. state has recorded snowfall at some location. Even Florida and Hawaii have seen snow, though Florida's occurs only in the northern panhandle and very rarely, and Hawaii's snow falls on the volcanic summits above 13,000 feet. For most of these states, snow is extremely rare at populated elevations.
Does it snow in Florida?
Snow in Florida is extremely rare. The northern panhandle around Tallahassee and Pensacola may see a trace of snow once every several years. South Florida, including Miami and Orlando, essentially never sees snow. The state averages 0 snow days per year.
Does it snow in Hawaii?
It snows on the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island, both above 13,000 feet. At sea level, Hawaii never gets snow. The statewide average for snow days is 0 because the vast majority of Hawaii's land area and population is at elevations where snow cannot form.
Why do some warm states still get snow?
Warm states can still get snow in mountain areas or at high elevations. Arizona's mountains around Flagstaff average over 100 inches of snow per year even though Phoenix never sees it. Texas gets heavy snow in the Panhandle but almost none in the south. Elevation matters more than latitude for where snow falls.

Methodology

Average annual snow days and snowfall figures are based on NOAA NCEI 30-year climate normals (1991-2020), grouped into four Snow Level categories from Very Low (0-2 days) to High (30+ days). State averages can hide large local differences, especially in large, mountainous, or high-elevation states.

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