Cairo, MS
Unincorporated community in Alcorn County, Mississippi
Cairo is a small unincorporated community in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It is 5.1 miles NW of Jacinto, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38873.
Cairo at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Alcorn County
- ZIP code
- 38873
- Nearest town
- Jacinto (5.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.7267, -88.3481
Weather in Cairo now
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Cairo weather by the hour
Cairo weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cairo.
This week in Cairo
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cairo
What is the weather usually like in Cairo?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 62.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,583 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cairo: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station IUKA, MS US (USC00224455), adjusted for the elevation of Cairo.
Cairo weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cairo through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:37 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 7:50 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:12 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:26 AM | 4:49 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 6:51 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Cairo?
Cairo has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 62.3 inches (1,583 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Cairo 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 Cairo
The closest live webcam is Saltillo: US 45 at MS 145, 31.3 miles SW of Cairo.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Cairo.
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Questions about Cairo
Where is Cairo, MS?
Cairo is an unincorporated community in Alcorn County, Mississippi, 5.1 miles NW of Jacinto.
What county is Cairo in?
Cairo is in Alcorn County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Cairo, MS?
The ZIP code for Cairo is 38873.
What is the nearest town to Cairo?
Jacinto, 5.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cairo?
Yes. The closest is Saltillo: US 45 at MS 145, 31.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cairo?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Cairo?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Cairo?
About 62.3 inches (1,583 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Cairo?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cairo have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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