Dorsey, MS
Unincorporated community in Lee County, Mississippi
Dorsey is a small unincorporated community in Lee County, Mississippi. It is 3.9 miles W of Mooreville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38857.
Dorsey at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Lee County
- ZIP code
- 38857
- Nearest town
- Mooreville (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.2519, -88.5097
Weather in Dorsey now
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Dorsey weather by the hour
Dorsey weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dorsey.
This week in Dorsey
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dorsey
What is the weather usually like in Dorsey?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 61.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,562 mm
- 1.6 insnowfall per year · 4 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dorsey: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FULTON 3 W, MS US (USC00223208), adjusted for the elevation of Dorsey.
Dorsey weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dorsey through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:38 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 7:50 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:25 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| December | 6:51 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Dorsey?
Dorsey has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 61.5 inches (1,562 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dorsey 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 Dorsey
The closest live webcam is Tupelo: I-22 at Veterans Memorial Blvd, 9.9 miles W of Dorsey.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dorsey.
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Map of Dorsey, MS
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Other communities near Dorsey
- Abney3.0 mi SE
- West Fulton3.4 mi NE
- Richmond5.0 mi SW
- Shiloh5.0 mi N
- Suburban Acres subdivision6.0 mi W
- Evergreen6.2 mi S
- Eggville6.4 mi NW
- Van Buren7.0 mi SE
- Auburn7.3 mi W
- Skyline7.5 mi W
- Rebecca Heights subdivision9.2 mi W
- Rebecca Heights subdivision9.2 mi W
- Union9.4 mi SW
- Shady Acres subdivision9.5 mi W
- Shiloh9.5 mi SW
Questions about Dorsey
Where is Dorsey, MS?
Dorsey is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Mississippi, 3.9 miles W of Mooreville.
What county is Dorsey in?
Dorsey is in Lee County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Dorsey, MS?
The ZIP code for Dorsey is 38857.
What is the nearest town to Dorsey?
Mooreville, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dorsey?
Yes. The closest is Tupelo: I-22 at Veterans Memorial Blvd, 9.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dorsey?
August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Dorsey?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Dorsey?
About 61.5 inches (1,562 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Dorsey?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dorsey?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dorsey have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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