Gaston, MS
Unincorporated community in Prentiss County, Mississippi
Gaston is a small unincorporated community in Prentiss County, Mississippi. It is 3.2 miles SE of Booneville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38829.
Gaston at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Prentiss County
- ZIP code
- 38829
- Nearest town
- Booneville (3.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.7042, -88.5981
Weather in Gaston now
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Gaston weather by the hour
Gaston weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gaston.
This week in Gaston
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gaston
What is the weather usually like in Gaston?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 60.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,535 mm
- 1.1 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gaston: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOONEVILLE, MS US (USC00220955), adjusted for the elevation of Gaston.
Gaston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gaston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:59 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:38 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 7:51 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 6:52 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Gaston?
Gaston 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 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 60.4 inches (1,535 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Gaston 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 Gaston
The closest live webcam is Saltillo: US 45 at MS 145, 23.3 miles S of Gaston.
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Questions about Gaston
Where is Gaston, MS?
Gaston is an unincorporated community in Prentiss County, Mississippi, 3.2 miles SE of Booneville.
What county is Gaston in?
Gaston is in Prentiss County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Gaston, MS?
The ZIP code for Gaston is 38829.
What is the nearest town to Gaston?
Booneville, 3.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gaston?
Yes. The closest is Saltillo: US 45 at MS 145, 23.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gaston?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Gaston?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Gaston?
About 60.4 inches (1,535 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Gaston?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gaston?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gaston have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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