Bacon, MS

Historical community (former settlement) in Chickasaw County, Mississippi

Bacon is a historical community (former settlement) in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It is 3.3 miles W of Van Vleet, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38860.

Bacon at a glance

State
Mississippi
County
Chickasaw County
ZIP code
38860
Nearest town
Van Vleet (3.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.9853, -88.8403

Weather in Bacon now

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Bacon weather by the hour

Bacon weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bacon

What is the weather usually like in Bacon?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

27°44°62°79°96°53°32°Jan58°35°Feb66°43°Mar74°50°Apr82°59°May88°67°Jun90°70°Jul91°69°Aug86°62°Sep76°50°Oct64°40°Nov55°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.1"Jan5.8"Feb5.1"Mar6.1"Apr5.7"May5.6"Jun4.1"Jul4.7"Aug3.5"Sep3.4"Oct4.5"Nov5.8"Dec

Best time to visit Bacon: 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 Bacon.

Bacon weather month by month

January
53° 32°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
February
58° 35°F
5.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
March
66° 43°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
74° 50°F
6.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
82° 59°F
5.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
88° 67°F
5.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
90° 70°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
91° 69°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
86° 62°F
3.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
76° 50°F
3.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
64° 40°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
55° 35°F
5.8 in of rain · 8 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Bacon through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:59 AM5:10 PM10 h 11 min
February6:38 AM5:40 PM11 h 2 min
March7:04 AM7:04 PM12 h 0 min
April6:22 AM7:27 PM13 h 5 min
May5:52 AM7:51 PM13 h 58 min
June5:42 AM8:09 PM14 h 27 min
July5:54 AM8:08 PM14 h 14 min
August6:15 AM7:43 PM13 h 27 min
September6:37 AM7:03 PM12 h 25 min
October6:59 AM6:22 PM11 h 23 min
November6:26 AM4:53 PM10 h 26 min
December6:52 AM4:49 PM9 h 57 min

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

What is the weather like in Bacon?

Bacon 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 Bacon 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 Bacon

The closest live webcam is Tupelo: US 278 at MS 145, 17.0 miles NE of Bacon.

Tupelo: US 278 at MS 145Tupelo · 17.0 mi NEOn Windy
Tupelo: US 45 at US 278Tupelo · 17.3 mi NEOn Windy
Tupelo: MS 145 at Eason BlvdTupelo · 18.3 mi NOn Windy
Tupelo: MS 145 at Garfield StTupelo · 19.0 mi NOn Windy
Tupelo: US 45 at Eason BlvdTupelo · 19.1 mi NEOn Windy
Tupelo: MS 145 at Main StTupelo · 20.1 mi NOn Windy
Tupelo: MS 145 at Jackson StTupelo · 20.6 mi NOn Windy
Tupelo: US 45 at Main StTupelo · 20.6 mi NEOn Windy
Tupelo: MS 145 at McCullough BlvdTupelo · 21.1 mi NOn Windy

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

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Questions about Bacon

Where is Bacon, MS?

Bacon is a historical community (former settlement) in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, 3.3 miles W of Van Vleet.

What county is Bacon in?

Bacon is in Chickasaw County, Mississippi.

What is the ZIP code of Bacon, MS?

The ZIP code for Bacon is 38860.

What is the nearest town to Bacon?

Van Vleet, 3.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Bacon?

Yes. The closest is Tupelo: US 278 at MS 145, 17.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Bacon?

August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Bacon?

January, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).

How much does it rain in Bacon?

About 59.3 inches (1,507 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Bacon?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Bacon?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Bacon have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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