Murray, Iowa

Will Murray Comm School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Clarke County averages 28.1 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 24.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 5 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 Murray 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 (641)447-2517.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Clarke Comm School District Osceola
• Interstate 35 Comm School District Truro
• East Union Comm School District Afton
• Winterset Comm School District Winterset
• Central Decatur Comm School District Leon
• Martensdale-St Marys Comm School District Martensdale
• Creston Comm School District Creston
• Lamoni Comm School District Lamoni

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