Gum Ridge, MS

Historical community (former settlement) in Claiborne County, Mississippi

Gum Ridge is a historical community (former settlement) in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It is 8.5 miles W of Waterproof, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39096.

Gum Ridge at a glance

State
Mississippi
County
Claiborne County
ZIP code
39096
Nearest town
Waterproof (8.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
31.7833, -91.2444

Weather in Gum Ridge now

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Gum Ridge weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gum Ridge.

This week in Gum Ridge

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gum Ridge

What is the weather usually like in Gum Ridge?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

30°47°64°81°98°59°35°Jan63°39°Feb70°46°Mar78°53°Apr85°62°May91°69°Jun93°71°Jul93°70°Aug89°64°Sep80°53°Oct70°43°Nov61°38°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.3"Jan5.5"Feb5.7"Mar4.9"Apr4.4"May4.2"Jun4.7"Jul4.4"Aug3.6"Sep3.8"Oct5.4"Nov5.6"Dec

Best time to visit Gum Ridge: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ST JOSEPH 3 N, LA US (USC00168163), adjusted for the elevation of Gum Ridge.

Gum Ridge weather month by month

January
59° 35°F
6.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
63° 39°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
70° 46°F
5.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
78° 53°F
4.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
85° 62°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
91° 69°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
93° 71°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
93° 70°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
89° 64°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
80° 53°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
70° 43°F
5.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
61° 38°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Gum Ridge through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:03 AM5:25 PM10 h 21 min
February6:45 AM5:52 PM11 h 7 min
March7:13 AM7:14 PM12 h 0 min
April6:34 AM7:35 PM13 h 0 min
May6:06 AM7:56 PM13 h 49 min
June5:57 AM8:13 PM14 h 15 min
July6:08 AM8:13 PM14 h 4 min
August6:28 AM7:50 PM13 h 21 min
September6:47 AM7:12 PM12 h 24 min
October7:07 AM6:34 PM11 h 26 min
November6:32 AM5:06 PM10 h 34 min
December6:56 AM5:04 PM10 h 7 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Gum Ridge?

Gum Ridge has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).

It gets about 58.2 inches (1,479 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is September.

The best time to visit Gum Ridge 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 Gum Ridge

The closest live webcam is Washington: US 61 at US 84, 15.2 miles S of Gum Ridge.

Washington: US 61 at US 84Washington · 15.2 mi SOn Windy
Natchez: US 84 at MS River BridgeNatchez · 18.6 mi SWOn Windy
Delta: I-20 at LA Weigh StationDelta · 41.3 mi NEOn Windy
Vicksburg: I-20 at MS River BridgeVicksburg · 41.7 mi NEOn Windy
Vicksburg: I-20 to Indiana AveVicksburg · 44.6 mi NEOn Windy
Terry: I-55 at MM 75 - Copiah/Hinds County LineTerry · 56.5 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gum Ridge.

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Questions about Gum Ridge

Where is Gum Ridge, MS?

Gum Ridge is a historical community (former settlement) in Claiborne County, Mississippi, 8.5 miles W of Waterproof.

What county is Gum Ridge in?

Gum Ridge is in Claiborne County, Mississippi.

What is the ZIP code of Gum Ridge, MS?

The ZIP code for Gum Ridge is 39096.

What is the nearest town to Gum Ridge?

Waterproof, 8.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Gum Ridge?

Yes. The closest is Washington: US 61 at US 84, 15.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Gum Ridge?

August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Gum Ridge?

January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in Gum Ridge?

About 58.2 inches (1,479 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Gum Ridge?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Gum Ridge?

April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Gum Ridge have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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