Cambridge, Maryland
Will Dorchester County Public Schools have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Dorchester County averages 12.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 39.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 2 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.
Where to check for an official closing
Only Dorchester County Public Schools 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 (410)228-4747.
District facts
| Students | 4,523 |
| Schools | 13 |
| Teachers | 337 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | Rural |
| County | Dorchester County, MD |
| District office | 700 Glasgow Street, Cambridge |
| Phone | (410)228-4747 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Talbot County Public Schools Easton
- Caroline County Public Schools Denton
- Queen Anne's County Public Schools Centreville
- Calvert County Public Schools Prince Frederick
- Wicomico County Public Schools Salisbury
- Kent County Public Schools Rock Hall
- Somerset County Public Schools Westover
- St. Mary's County Public Schools Leonardtown
Forecast details: National Weather Service AKQ office, point forecast for Cambridge. How we calculate the chance.