Rapid City, South Dakota
Will Rapid City Area School District 51-4 have a snow day?
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How much snow it takes here
Pennington County averages 44 inches of snow a year, and its average winter temperature is 25.5°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 Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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 (605)394-4031.
District facts
| Students | 12,747 |
| Schools | 27 |
| Teachers | 808 |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Area type | City |
| County | Pennington County, SD |
| District office | 625 9Th St Ste 208, Rapid City |
| Phone | (605)394-4031 |
From the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data (2022–23 school year).
Nearby districts
- Douglas School District 51-1 Box Elder
- Hill City School District 51-2 Hill City
- New Underwood School District 51-3 New Underwood
- Wall School District 51-5 Wall
- Meade School District 46-1 Sturgis
- Custer School District 16-1 Custer
- Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1 Lead
- Newell School District 09-2 Newell
Forecast details: National Weather Service UNR office, point forecast for Rapid City. How we calculate the chance.