Batson, MS
Unincorporated community in Forrest County, Mississippi
Batson is a small unincorporated community in Forrest County, Mississippi. It is 5.9 miles NW of Petal, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39401.
Batson at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Forrest County
- ZIP code
- 39401
- Nearest town
- Petal (5.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.2689, -89.1958
Weather in Batson now
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Batson weather by the hour
Batson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Batson.
This week in Batson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Batson
What is the weather usually like in Batson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 38°F average low
- 58.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,497 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Batson: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HATTIESBURG CHAIN MUNI AP, MS US (USW00013833), adjusted for the elevation of Batson.
Batson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Batson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:54 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:45 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:23 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| December | 6:46 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 10 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Batson?
Batson 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 38°F (3°C).
It gets about 58.9 inches (1,497 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Batson 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 Batson
The closest live webcam is Hattiesburg › West, 3.1 miles SW of Batson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Batson.
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Questions about Batson
Where is Batson, MS?
Batson is an unincorporated community in Forrest County, Mississippi, 5.9 miles NW of Petal.
What county is Batson in?
Batson is in Forrest County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Batson, MS?
The ZIP code for Batson is 39401.
What is the nearest town to Batson?
Petal, 5.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Batson?
Yes. The closest is Hattiesburg › West, 3.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Batson?
August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Batson?
January, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Batson?
About 58.9 inches (1,497 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Batson?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Batson?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Batson have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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