Payson, Arizona
Will Payson Unified District (4209) have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Gila County averages 2.8 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 47.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at less than an inch of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute. Even a light glaze of ice can shut schools down in an area that rarely sees snow.
Where to check for an official closing
Only Payson Unified District (4209) can close its schools. Districts usually post closings and delays on their website and social media, send texts, emails or robocalls to families, and report them to local TV and radio stations, often by 5:30 or 6 a.m. The district office's number is (928)474-2070.
District facts
| Students | 2,318 |
| Schools | 5 |
| Teachers | 140 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Town |
| County | Gila County, AZ |
| District office | 902 W Main St, Payson |
| Phone | (928)474-2070 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) Lakeside
- Gila County Regional School District (87600) Globe
- Globe Unified District (4208) Globe
- Heber-Overgaard Unified District (4392) Heber
- Mcnary Elementary District (4163) Mcnary
- Miami Unified District (4211) Miami
- Pine Strawberry Elementary District (4214) Pine
- San Carlos Unified District (4210) San Carlos
- Show Low Unified District (4393) Show Low
- Tonto Basin Elementary District (4215) Tonto Basin
- Vernon Elementary District (4162) Vernon
- Whiteriver Unified District (4394) Whiteriver
Forecast details: National Weather Service FGZ office, point forecast for Payson. How we calculate the chance.