Gainesville, MS
Unincorporated community in Hancock County, Mississippi
Gainesville is a small unincorporated community in Hancock County, Mississippi. It is 6.4 miles W of Pearl River, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39529.
Gainesville at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Hancock County
- ZIP code
- 39529
- Nearest town
- Pearl River (6.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.3508, -89.6397
Weather in Gainesville now
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Gainesville weather by the hour
Gainesville weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gainesville.
This week in Gainesville
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gainesville
What is the weather usually like in Gainesville?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 40°F average low
- 64.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,626 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gainesville: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BAY ST LOUIS NASA, MS US (USC00220521), adjusted for the elevation of Gainesville.
Gainesville weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gainesville through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:54 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:48 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| May | 6:02 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| July | 6:05 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| November | 6:23 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| December | 6:46 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Gainesville?
Gainesville has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 40°F (4°C).
It gets about 64.0 inches (1,626 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Gainesville is April–May 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 Gainesville
The closest live webcam is Rivercrest: I-10 at Slidell Welcome Center, 5.6 miles SW of Gainesville.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gainesville.
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Map of Gainesville, MS
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Other communities near Gainesville
- Napoleon1.9 mi SE
- Davis Landing4.5 mi SW
- Westonia4.8 mi SE
- Logtown4.8 mi S
- Riverview Addition subdivision4.9 mi W
- River Gardens subdivision5.3 mi SW
- Santa Rosa5.5 mi N
- Magnolia Forest subdivision5.5 mi W
- Gum Bayou Landing5.5 mi SW
- Timber Lake Estates subdivision5.6 mi SW
- Rivercrest subdivision5.7 mi SW
- Pecan Grove subdivision6.2 mi W
- Ozone Pines subdivision6.3 mi SW
- Haaswood6.4 mi W
- Willow Wood subdivision6.6 mi SW
Questions about Gainesville
Where is Gainesville, MS?
Gainesville is an unincorporated community in Hancock County, Mississippi, 6.4 miles W of Pearl River.
What county is Gainesville in?
Gainesville is in Hancock County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Gainesville, MS?
The ZIP code for Gainesville is 39529.
What is the nearest town to Gainesville?
Pearl River, 6.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gainesville?
Yes. The closest is Rivercrest: I-10 at Slidell Welcome Center, 5.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gainesville?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Gainesville?
January, with an average low of 40°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Gainesville?
About 64.0 inches (1,626 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Gainesville?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Gainesville?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gainesville have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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