Durham, North Carolina

Will Durham Public Schools have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Durham County averages 3.2 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 43.2°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 Durham 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 (919)560-3749.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Chapel Hill
• Orange County Schools Hillsborough
• Wake County Schools Cary
• Chatham County Schools Pittsboro
• Person County Schools Roxboro
• Carolina Community Academy Roxboro
• Granville County Schools Oxford
• Alamance-Burlington Schools Burlington

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