Cato, MS
Unincorporated community in Rankin County, Mississippi
Cato is a small unincorporated community in Rankin County, Mississippi. It is 5.6 miles E of Puckett, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39044.
Cato at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Rankin County
- ZIP code
- 39044
- Nearest town
- Puckett (5.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.0900, -89.8781
Weather in Cato now
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Cato weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cato.
This week in Cato
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cato
What is the weather usually like in Cato?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 95°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 38°F average low
- 57.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,461 mm
- 0.7 insnowfall per year · 2 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cato: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station D'LO 2 SW, MS US (USC00222385), adjusted for the elevation of Cato.
Cato weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cato through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:59 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:47 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| December | 6:51 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 6 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Cato?
Cato has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 38°F (3°C).
It gets about 57.5 inches (1,461 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Cato 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 Cato
The closest live webcam is Value: I-20 at US 80, 14.9 miles NW of Cato.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Cato.
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Questions about Cato
Where is Cato, MS?
Cato is an unincorporated community in Rankin County, Mississippi, 5.6 miles E of Puckett.
What county is Cato in?
Cato is in Rankin County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Cato, MS?
The ZIP code for Cato is 39044.
What is the nearest town to Cato?
Puckett, 5.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cato?
Yes. The closest is Value: I-20 at US 80, 14.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cato?
July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Cato?
January, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Cato?
About 57.5 inches (1,461 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Cato?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cato?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cato have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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