Avalon, MS
Unincorporated community in Grenada County, Mississippi
Avalon is a small unincorporated community in Grenada County, Mississippi. It is 9.9 miles NE of Holcomb, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38940.
Avalon at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Grenada County
- ZIP code
- 38940
- Nearest town
- Holcomb (9.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.6550, -90.0856
Weather in Avalon now
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Avalon weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Avalon.
This week in Avalon
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Avalon
What is the weather usually like in Avalon?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 36°F average low
- 60.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,541 mm
- 1.2 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Avalon: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MINTER CITY, MS US (USC00225897), adjusted for the elevation of Avalon.
Avalon weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Avalon through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:45 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 6:56 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Avalon?
Avalon has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 60.7 inches (1,541 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Avalon 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 Avalon
The closest live webcam is Hollyknowe: US 82 at Taylor Rd, 46.7 miles W of Avalon.
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Questions about Avalon
Where is Avalon, MS?
Avalon is an unincorporated community in Grenada County, Mississippi, 9.9 miles NE of Holcomb.
What county is Avalon in?
Avalon is in Grenada County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Avalon, MS?
The ZIP code for Avalon is 38940.
What is the nearest town to Avalon?
Holcomb, 9.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Avalon?
Yes. The closest is Hollyknowe: US 82 at Taylor Rd, 46.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Avalon?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Avalon?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Avalon?
About 60.7 inches (1,541 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Avalon?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Avalon?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Avalon have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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