Anchor, MS
Unincorporated community in Chickasaw County, Mississippi
Anchor is a small unincorporated community in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It is 3.3 miles S of Woodland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39776.
Anchor at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Chickasaw County
- ZIP code
- 39776
- Nearest town
- Woodland (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.8267, -89.0381
Weather in Anchor now
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Anchor weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Anchor.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Anchor
What is the weather usually like in Anchor?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 59.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,507 mm
- 0.8 insnowfall per year · 2 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Anchor: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HOUSTON, MS US (USC00224265), adjusted for the elevation of Anchor.
Anchor weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Anchor through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:59 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:41 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 6:52 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Anchor?
Anchor has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 32°F (0°C).
It gets about 59.3 inches (1,507 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Anchor is April–May and September–October. 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 Anchor
The closest live webcam is West Point: US 45 Alt at Industrial Access Rd, 25.8 miles SE of Anchor.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Anchor.
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Questions about Anchor
Where is Anchor, MS?
Anchor is an unincorporated community in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, 3.3 miles S of Woodland.
What county is Anchor in?
Anchor is in Chickasaw County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Anchor, MS?
The ZIP code for Anchor is 39776.
What is the nearest town to Anchor?
Woodland, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Anchor?
Yes. The closest is West Point: US 45 Alt at Industrial Access Rd, 25.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Anchor?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Anchor?
January, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Anchor?
About 59.3 inches (1,507 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Anchor?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Anchor?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Anchor have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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