Ocean City, New Jersey

Will Ocean City School District have a snow day?

How much snow it takes here

Cape May County averages 15.8 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 37.7°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 Ocean City 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 (609)399-4161.

District facts

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

Nearby districts

• Avalon School District Avalon
• Cape May City School District Cape May
• Dennis Township School District Clermont
• Lower Cape May Regional School District Cape May
• Lower Township Elementary School District Cape May
• Middle Township Public School District Cape May Court House
• North Wildwood School District North Wildwood
• Stone Harbor School District Stone Harbor
• Upper Township School District Petersburg
• West Cape May School District West Cape May
• Wildwood City School District Wildwood
• Wildwood Crest Borough School District Wildwood Crest

Forecast details: National Weather Service PHI office, point forecast for Ocean City. How we calculate the chance.