Dover, MS
Unincorporated community in Yazoo County, Mississippi
Dover is a small unincorporated community in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It is 4.6 miles SW of Bentonia, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39040.
Dover at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Yazoo County
- ZIP code
- 39040
- Nearest town
- Bentonia (4.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.6983, -90.3239
Weather in Dover now
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Dover weather by the hour
Dover weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dover.
This week in Dover
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dover
What is the weather usually like in Dover?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 95°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 39°F average low
- 60.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,534 mm
- 0.1 insnowfall per year · 0 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dover: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station YAZOO CITY 5 NNE, MS US (USC00229860), adjusted for the elevation of Dover.
Dover weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dover through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:48 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| July | 6:03 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:30 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| December | 6:54 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 3 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Dover?
Dover has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 39°F (4°C).
It gets about 60.4 inches (1,534 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Dover 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 Dover
The closest live webcam is Canton: I-55 at MS 22, 16.1 miles SE of Dover.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dover.
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Questions about Dover
Where is Dover, MS?
Dover is an unincorporated community in Yazoo County, Mississippi, 4.6 miles SW of Bentonia.
What county is Dover in?
Dover is in Yazoo County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Dover, MS?
The ZIP code for Dover is 39040.
What is the nearest town to Dover?
Bentonia, 4.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dover?
Yes. The closest is Canton: I-55 at MS 22, 16.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dover?
August, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Dover?
January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Dover?
About 60.4 inches (1,534 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Dover?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dover?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dover have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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