Elton, MS
Unincorporated community in Rankin County, Mississippi
Elton is a small unincorporated community in Rankin County, Mississippi. It is 3.5 miles E of Richland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39212.
Elton at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Rankin County
- ZIP code
- 39212
- Nearest town
- Richland (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.2208, -90.2192
Weather in Elton now
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Elton weather by the hour
Elton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elton.
This week in Elton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elton
What is the weather usually like in Elton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 38°F average low
- 51.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,304 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Elton: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JACKSON HAWKINS FLD, MS US (USW00013927), adjusted for the elevation of Elton.
Elton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:48 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| July | 6:03 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:28 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| December | 6:53 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Elton?
Elton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 38°F (3°C).
It gets about 51.3 inches (1,304 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Elton 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 Elton
The closest live webcam is Jackson: I-55 at Elton Rd, 0.4 miles W of Elton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Elton.
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Other communities near Elton
- Warren Place subdivision1.0 mi NW
- Taylorsville1.2 mi W
- Choctaw Village subdivision1.2 mi N
- Elton Place subdivision1.2 mi NW
- Southwood Estates subdivision1.2 mi SW
- Red Hill subdivision1.3 mi W
- Nogan1.9 mi N
- Lost Lake subdivision2.1 mi W
- Richmond2.1 mi E
- Leavell woods subdivision2.4 mi N
- Raintree Place subdivision2.4 mi W
- Raintree Place subdivision2.4 mi W
- Sunkist subdivision2.9 mi NW
- Windsor Forest subdivision3.5 mi NW
- Woodville Heights subdivision3.7 mi NW
Questions about Elton
Where is Elton, MS?
Elton is an unincorporated community in Rankin County, Mississippi, 3.5 miles E of Richland.
What county is Elton in?
Elton is in Rankin County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Elton, MS?
The ZIP code for Elton is 39212.
What is the nearest town to Elton?
Richland, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Elton?
Yes. The closest is Jackson: I-55 at Elton Rd, 0.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Elton?
August, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Elton?
January, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Elton?
About 51.3 inches (1,304 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Elton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Elton?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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