Damascus, MS
Unincorporated community in Scott County, Mississippi
Damascus is a small unincorporated community in Scott County, Mississippi. It is 3.3 miles E of Sebastopol, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39359.
Damascus at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Scott County
- ZIP code
- 39359
- Nearest town
- Sebastopol (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.5553, -89.3883
Weather in Damascus now
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Damascus weather by the hour
Damascus weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Damascus.
This week in Damascus
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Damascus
What is the weather usually like in Damascus?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 62.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,585 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Damascus: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FOREST, MS US (USC00223107), adjusted for the elevation of Damascus.
Damascus weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Damascus through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:44 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:26 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| December | 6:50 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 4 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Damascus?
Damascus has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 62.4 inches (1,585 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Damascus 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 Damascus
The closest live webcam is Forest: I-20 at MS 35, 16.1 miles S of Damascus.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Damascus.
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Questions about Damascus
Where is Damascus, MS?
Damascus is an unincorporated community in Scott County, Mississippi, 3.3 miles E of Sebastopol.
What county is Damascus in?
Damascus is in Scott County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Damascus, MS?
The ZIP code for Damascus is 39359.
What is the nearest town to Damascus?
Sebastopol, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Damascus?
Yes. The closest is Forest: I-20 at MS 35, 16.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Damascus?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Damascus?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Damascus?
About 62.4 inches (1,585 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Damascus?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Damascus?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Damascus have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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