Newark, New Jersey

Will Newark Public School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Essex County averages 27.3 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 34.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). Schools in places like this typically close at about 3 inches of snow, sooner if there is ice or the snow falls during the morning commute.

Where to check for an official closing

Only Newark Public 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 (973)733-7333.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Belleville Public School District Belleville
• Bloomfield Township School District Bloomfield
• Caldwell-West School District West Caldwell
• Cedar Grove Township School District Cedar Grove
• East Orange School District East Orange
• Essex Fells School District Essex Fells
• Fairfield Public School District Fairfield
• Glen Ridge Public School District Glen Ridge
• Irvington Public School District Irvington
• Livingston Board of Education School District Livingston
• Millburn Township School District Millburn
• Montclair Public School District Montclair

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