Dubuque, Iowa

Will Dubuque Comm School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Dubuque County averages 37.5 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 22.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 7 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute. Bitter wind chills can close schools here too.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Dubuque Comm School District 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 (563)552-3000.

District facts

From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).

Nearby districts

• Western Dubuque Comm School District Farley
• Bellevue Comm School District Bellevue
• Andrew Comm School District Andrew
• Maquoketa Comm School District Maquoketa
• Delwood Comm School District Delmar
• Midland Comm School District Wyoming
• Monticello Comm School District Monticello
• Easton Valley Comm School District Preston

Forecast details: National Weather Service DVN office, point forecast for Dubuque. How we calculate the chance.