Dexter, MS
Unincorporated community in Marion County, Mississippi
Dexter is a small unincorporated community in Marion County, Mississippi. It is 8.9 miles N of Kokomo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39478.
Dexter at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Marion County
- ZIP code
- 39478
- Nearest town
- Kokomo (8.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.0742, -89.9928
Weather in Dexter now
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Dexter weather by the hour
Dexter weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dexter.
This week in Dexter
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dexter
What is the weather usually like in Dexter?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 37°F average low
- 62.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,588 mm
- 0.2 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dexter: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TYLERTOWN 5ESE, MS US (USC00229048), adjusted for the elevation of Dexter.
Dexter weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dexter through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:48 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 6:02 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| July | 6:05 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 28 min |
| November | 6:25 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| December | 6:49 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 11 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Dexter?
Dexter has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).
It gets about 62.5 inches (1,588 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Dexter 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 Dexter
The closest live webcam is Osyka: I-55 at LA Stateline, 30.5 miles W of Dexter.
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Questions about Dexter
Where is Dexter, MS?
Dexter is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Mississippi, 8.9 miles N of Kokomo.
What county is Dexter in?
Dexter is in Marion County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Dexter, MS?
The ZIP code for Dexter is 39478.
What is the nearest town to Dexter?
Kokomo, 8.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dexter?
Yes. The closest is Osyka: I-55 at LA Stateline, 30.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dexter?
August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Dexter?
January, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Dexter?
About 62.5 inches (1,588 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Dexter?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dexter?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dexter have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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