Ariel, MS

Unincorporated community in Wilkinson County, Mississippi

Ariel is a small unincorporated community in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It is 4.7 miles W of Centreville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39638.

Ariel at a glance

State
Mississippi
County
Wilkinson County
ZIP code
39638
Nearest town
Centreville (4.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
31.1006, -90.9872

Weather in Ariel now

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Ariel weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ariel

What is the weather usually like in Ariel?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

32°48°65°81°97°60°37°Jan64°38°Feb71°45°Mar77°50°Apr84°61°May90°67°Jun91°70°Jul92°69°Aug88°64°Sep81°53°Oct70°42°Nov63°38°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.8"Jan5.7"Feb5.8"Mar4.9"Apr5.3"May4.8"Jun5.8"Jul5.1"Aug3.6"Sep4.1"Oct4.3"Nov5.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LIBERTY, MS US (USC00225070), adjusted for the elevation of Ariel.

Ariel weather month by month

January
60° 37°F
6.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
64° 38°F
5.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
71° 45°F
5.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
77° 50°F
4.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
84° 61°F
5.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
90° 67°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
91° 70°F
5.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
92° 69°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
88° 64°F
3.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
81° 53°F
4.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
70° 42°F
4.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
63° 38°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Ariel through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:01 AM5:25 PM10 h 24 min
February6:43 AM5:52 PM11 h 9 min
March7:12 AM7:13 PM12 h 1 min
April6:34 AM7:33 PM12 h 59 min
May6:06 AM7:53 PM13 h 47 min
June5:58 AM8:10 PM14 h 12 min
July6:09 AM8:10 PM14 h 0 min
August6:28 AM7:48 PM13 h 19 min
September6:47 AM7:10 PM12 h 23 min
October7:05 AM6:33 PM11 h 27 min
November6:29 AM5:07 PM10 h 37 min
December6:53 AM5:04 PM10 h 11 min

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

What is the weather like in Ariel?

Ariel has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).

It gets about 61.7 inches (1,567 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is September.

The best time to visit Ariel 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 Ariel

The closest live webcam is Osyka: I-55 at LA Stateline, 29.3 miles E of Ariel.

Osyka: I-55 at LA StatelineOsyka · 29.3 mi EOn Windy
McComb: I-55 at MS 570McComb · 32.0 mi EOn Windy
Washington: US 61 at US 84Washington · 38.0 mi NWOn Windy
Natchez: US 84 at MS River BridgeNatchez · 40.7 mi NWOn Windy
Baton Rouge: US 61 at Plank RdBaton Rouge · 42.0 mi SOn Windy
Baton Rouge: US 61 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling northbound on US 61)Baton Rouge · 42.0 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about Ariel

Where is Ariel, MS?

Ariel is an unincorporated community in Wilkinson County, Mississippi, 4.7 miles W of Centreville.

What county is Ariel in?

Ariel is in Wilkinson County, Mississippi.

What is the ZIP code of Ariel, MS?

The ZIP code for Ariel is 39638.

What is the nearest town to Ariel?

Centreville, 4.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ariel?

Yes. The closest is Osyka: I-55 at LA Stateline, 29.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ariel?

August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Ariel?

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

How much does it rain in Ariel?

About 61.7 inches (1,567 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Ariel?

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

When is the best time to visit Ariel?

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

What climate does Ariel have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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