Cairo, MS

Unincorporated community in Pontotoc County, Mississippi

Cairo is a small unincorporated community in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It is 2.3 miles SE of Ecru, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38841.

Cairo at a glance

State
Mississippi
County
Pontotoc County
ZIP code
38841
Nearest town
Ecru (2.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
34.3778, -89.0431

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?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

26°43°60°77°94°51°31°Jan56°35°Feb64°42°Mar73°50°Apr80°60°May87°67°Jun89°70°Jul89°69°Aug85°63°Sep74°51°Oct63°41°Nov54°34°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.9"Jan5.6"Feb5.5"Mar6.1"Apr5.5"May4.9"Jun4.9"Jul5.0"Aug3.7"Sep4.2"Oct4.3"Nov6.3"Dec

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 PONTOTOC EXP STN, MS US (USC00227111), adjusted for the elevation of Cairo.

Cairo weather month by month

January
51° 31°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
56° 35°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
March
64° 42°F
5.5 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
73° 50°F
6.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
80° 60°F
5.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
87° 67°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
89° 70°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
89° 69°F
5.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
85° 63°F
3.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
74° 51°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
63° 41°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
54° 34°F
6.3 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Cairo through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:00 AM5:10 PM10 h 9 min
February6:39 AM5:40 PM11 h 1 min
March7:04 AM7:05 PM12 h 0 min
April6:23 AM7:29 PM13 h 6 min
May5:52 AM7:52 PM14 h 0 min
June5:42 AM8:11 PM14 h 29 min
July5:53 AM8:10 PM14 h 16 min
August6:16 AM7:45 PM13 h 28 min
September6:38 AM7:04 PM12 h 26 min
October7:00 AM6:23 PM11 h 22 min
November6:28 AM4:53 PM10 h 24 min
December6:53 AM4:48 PM9 h 55 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 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-0°C).

It gets about 60.8 inches (1,545 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December 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 Blue Springs: I-22 at Magnolia Way, 8.7 miles E of Cairo.

Blue Springs: I-22 at Magnolia WayBlue Springs · 8.7 mi EOn Windy
Sherman: I-22 at 3rd AveSherman · 11.6 mi EOn Windy
Tupelo: I-22 at McCullough BlvdTupelo · 15.1 mi EOn Windy
Tupelo: McCullough Blvd at Coley RdTupelo · 16.3 mi EOn Windy
Tupelo: I-22 at Coley Rd/Barnes CrossingTupelo · 16.4 mi EOn Windy
Tupelo: MS 145 at Barnes Crossing RdTupelo · 19.7 mi EOn Windy
Saltillo: US 45 at MS 145Saltillo · 19.7 mi EOn Windy
Tupelo: MS 145 at Symphony LnTupelo · 19.8 mi EOn Windy
Tupelo: MS 145 at N Green StTupelo · 19.8 mi EOn Windy

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

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Map of Cairo, MS

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Questions about Cairo

Where is Cairo, MS?

Cairo is an unincorporated community in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, 2.3 miles SE of Ecru.

What county is Cairo in?

Cairo is in Pontotoc County, Mississippi.

What is the ZIP code of Cairo, MS?

The ZIP code for Cairo is 38841.

What is the nearest town to Cairo?

Ecru, 2.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Cairo?

Yes. The closest is Blue Springs: I-22 at Magnolia Way, 8.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Cairo?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Cairo?

January, with an average low of 31°F (-0°C).

How much does it rain in Cairo?

About 60.8 inches (1,545 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

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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