Akron, MS

Unincorporated community in Kemper County, Mississippi

Akron is a small unincorporated community in Kemper County, Mississippi. It is 4.9 miles SE of Porterville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39352.

Akron at a glance

State
Mississippi
County
Kemper County
ZIP code
39352
Nearest town
Porterville (4.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
32.7408, -88.5247

Weather in Akron now

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Akron weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Akron.

This week in Akron

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Akron

What is the weather usually like in Akron?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

32°49°65°82°98°58°37°Jan63°40°Feb71°46°Mar78°53°Apr85°62°May91°69°Jun93°72°Jul93°71°Aug89°66°Sep79°54°Oct68°43°Nov60°40°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.2"Jan5.1"Feb5.6"Mar5.6"Apr4.4"May4.6"Jun5.3"Jul4.0"Aug2.7"Sep3.9"Oct3.7"Nov4.8"Dec

Best time to visit Akron: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MERIDIAN NAAS, MS US (USW00003866), adjusted for the elevation of Akron.

Akron weather month by month

January
58° 37°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
63° 40°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
71° 46°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
78° 53°F
5.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
85° 62°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
91° 69°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
93° 72°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
93° 71°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
89° 66°F
2.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
79° 54°F
3.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
68° 43°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
60° 40°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Akron through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:55 AM5:12 PM10 h 17 min
February6:35 AM5:40 PM11 h 5 min
March7:02 AM7:03 PM12 h 0 min
April6:22 AM7:25 PM13 h 2 min
May5:53 AM7:47 PM13 h 53 min
June5:44 AM8:05 PM14 h 20 min
July5:55 AM8:04 PM14 h 8 min
August6:16 AM7:40 PM13 h 23 min
September6:36 AM7:01 PM12 h 24 min
October6:57 AM6:22 PM11 h 25 min
November6:23 AM4:54 PM10 h 31 min
December6:47 AM4:50 PM10 h 3 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Akron?

Akron has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).

It gets about 54.8 inches (1,392 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is September.

The best time to visit Akron is March–April and October–November. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Akron

The closest live webcam is Starkville: MS 12 at Blackjack Rd, 51.9 miles N of Akron.

Starkville: MS 12 at Blackjack RdStarkville · 51.9 mi NOn Windy
Starkville: MS 12 at MS 25Starkville · 52.0 mi NOn Windy
Starkville: MS 12 at Montgomery StStarkville · 52.0 mi NOn Windy
Starkville: MS 12 at Russell StStarkville · 52.0 mi NOn Windy
Starkville: MS 12 at Stark RdStarkville · 52.1 mi NOn Windy
Starkville: MS 12 at Louisville StStarkville · 52.2 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Akron.

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Questions about Akron

Where is Akron, MS?

Akron is an unincorporated community in Kemper County, Mississippi, 4.9 miles SE of Porterville.

What county is Akron in?

Akron is in Kemper County, Mississippi.

What is the ZIP code of Akron, MS?

The ZIP code for Akron is 39352.

What is the nearest town to Akron?

Porterville, 4.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Akron?

Yes. The closest is Starkville: MS 12 at Blackjack Rd, 51.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Akron?

July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Akron?

January, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).

How much does it rain in Akron?

About 54.8 inches (1,392 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.

Does it snow in Akron?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Akron?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Akron have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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