Helm, MS

Unincorporated community in Washington County, Mississippi

Helm is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, Mississippi. It is 5.7 miles SW of Elizabeth, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38776.

Helm at a glance

State
Mississippi
County
Washington County
ZIP code
38776
Nearest town
Elizabeth (5.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.5008, -90.8344

Weather in Helm now

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Helm weather by the hour

Helm weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Helm

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Helm

What is the weather usually like in Helm?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

29°46°63°80°97°53°34°Jan57°38°Feb66°45°Mar75°54°Apr84°63°May90°70°Jun92°73°Jul92°71°Aug88°65°Sep78°53°Oct65°43°Nov55°37°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.6"Jan5.6"Feb5.4"Mar6.1"Apr4.8"May4.1"Jun4.0"Jul3.1"Aug3.5"Sep4.2"Oct4.5"Nov5.3"Dec

Best time to visit Helm: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STONEVILLE EXP STN, MS US (USC00228445), adjusted for the elevation of Helm.

Helm weather month by month

January
53° 34°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
February
57° 38°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
March
66° 45°F
5.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
75° 54°F
6.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
84° 63°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
90° 70°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
92° 73°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
92° 71°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
88° 65°F
3.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
78° 53°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
65° 43°F
4.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
55° 37°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Helm through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:05 AM5:19 PM10 h 13 min
February6:45 AM5:49 PM11 h 3 min
March7:11 AM7:12 PM12 h 0 min
April6:31 AM7:35 PM13 h 4 min
May6:01 AM7:58 PM13 h 56 min
June5:51 AM8:16 PM14 h 24 min
July6:03 AM8:15 PM14 h 12 min
August6:24 AM7:50 PM13 h 26 min
September6:45 AM7:11 PM12 h 25 min
October7:06 AM6:31 PM11 h 24 min
November6:33 AM5:02 PM10 h 28 min
December6:58 AM4:58 PM9 h 59 min

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

What is the weather like in Helm?

Helm 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 34°F (1°C).

It gets about 56.1 inches (1,424 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August.

The best time to visit Helm 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 Helm

The closest live webcam is Ingrams: US 82 at US 61, 4.1 miles S of Helm.

Ingrams: US 82 at US 61Ingrams · 4.1 mi SOn Windy
Hollyknowe: US 82 at Taylor RdHollyknowe · 6.2 mi SOn Windy
Leland › North: Blues HighwayLeland · 7.1 mi SOn Windy
Leland › North: Blues HighwayLeland · 7.1 mi SOn Windy
Leland › South: Blues HighwayLeland · 7.1 mi SOn Windy
Leland › East: Old US-82Leland · 8.2 mi SWOn Windy
Leland › West: Greenville BypassLeland · 8.4 mi SWOn Windy
Leland › East: Greenville BypassLeland · 8.4 mi SWOn Windy
Leland › West: Greenville BypassLeland · 8.4 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Helm.

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Map of Helm, MS

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Questions about Helm

Where is Helm, MS?

Helm is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Mississippi, 5.7 miles SW of Elizabeth.

What county is Helm in?

Helm is in Washington County, Mississippi.

What is the ZIP code of Helm, MS?

The ZIP code for Helm is 38776.

What is the nearest town to Helm?

Elizabeth, 5.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Helm?

Yes. The closest is Ingrams: US 82 at US 61, 4.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Helm?

August, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Helm?

January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Helm?

About 56.1 inches (1,424 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Helm?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Helm?

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

What climate does Helm have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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