Amherst, Massachusetts
Will Amherst have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Hampshire County averages 49.7 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 26.2°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.
Where to check for an official closing
Only Amherst 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 (413)362-1810.
District facts
| Students | 1,054 |
| Schools | 3 |
| Teachers | 110 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 6 |
| Area type | Suburb |
| County | Hampshire County, MA |
| District office | 170 Chestnut Street, Amherst |
| Phone | (413)362-1810 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Amherst-Pelham Amherst
- Belchertown Belchertown
- Chesterfield-Goshen Chesterfield
- Easthampton Easthampton
- Gateway Huntington
- Granby Granby
- Hadley Hadley
- Hampshire Westhampton
- Hatfield Hatfield
- Northampton Northampton
- Northampton-Smith Vocational Agricultural Northampton
- Pelham Pelham
Forecast details: National Weather Service BOX office, point forecast for Amherst. How we calculate the chance.