Cairo, MS
Unincorporated community in Clay County, Mississippi
Cairo is a small unincorporated community in Clay County, Mississippi. It is 6.7 miles SW of Pheba, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39741.
Cairo at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Clay County
- ZIP code
- 39741
- Nearest town
- Pheba (6.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.6700, -88.8975
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 · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 33°F average low
- 58.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,473 mm
- 0.5 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
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 STATE UNIV, MS US (USC00228374), 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 | 5:11 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:41 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:26 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 6:51 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 58 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 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).
It gets about 58.0 inches (1,473 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is September.
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 West Point: US 45 Alt at Industrial Access Rd, 14.0 miles E 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 Clay County, Mississippi, 6.7 miles SW of Pheba.
What county is Cairo in?
Cairo is in Clay County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Cairo, MS?
The ZIP code for Cairo is 39741.
What is the nearest town to Cairo?
Pheba, 6.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cairo?
Yes. The closest is West Point: US 45 Alt at Industrial Access Rd, 14.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cairo?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Cairo?
January, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Cairo?
About 58.0 inches (1,473 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Cairo?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
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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