James, MS

Unincorporated community in Washington County, Mississippi

James is a small unincorporated community in Washington County, Mississippi. It is 11.2 miles NE of Arcola, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38723.

James at a glance

State
Mississippi
County
Washington County
ZIP code
38723
Nearest town
Arcola (11.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.2036, -91.0572

Weather in James now

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James weather by the hour

James weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in James

Sunrise, sunset and moon in James

What is the weather usually like in James?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

29°46°63°79°96°53°34°Jan57°38°Feb65°45°Mar74°53°Apr83°63°May89°70°Jun91°73°Jul91°71°Aug87°65°Sep78°53°Oct65°43°Nov56°37°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.1"Jan5.8"Feb5.5"Mar6.6"Apr4.8"May4.2"Jun4.1"Jul4.2"Aug4.0"Sep4.6"Oct4.7"Nov5.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GREENVILLE, MS US (USC00223605), adjusted for the elevation of James.

James weather month by month

January
53° 34°F
6.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
February
57° 38°F
5.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
65° 45°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
74° 53°F
6.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
83° 63°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
89° 70°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
91° 73°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
91° 71°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
87° 65°F
4.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
78° 53°F
4.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
65° 43°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
56° 37°F
5.9 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in James through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:06 AM5:21 PM10 h 15 min
February6:46 AM5:50 PM11 h 4 min
March7:12 AM7:13 PM12 h 0 min
April6:32 AM7:35 PM13 h 3 min
May6:02 AM7:58 PM13 h 55 min
June5:53 AM8:16 PM14 h 23 min
July6:04 AM8:15 PM14 h 10 min
August6:25 AM7:51 PM13 h 25 min
September6:46 AM7:11 PM12 h 25 min
October7:07 AM6:32 PM11 h 24 min
November6:34 AM5:03 PM10 h 29 min
December6:58 AM4:59 PM10 h 1 min

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

What is the weather like in James?

James has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).

It gets about 60.4 inches (1,533 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.

The best time to visit James 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 James

The closest live webcam is Shives: US 82 at MS River Bridge, 8.0 miles NW of James.

Shives: US 82 at MS River BridgeShives · 8.0 mi NWOn Windy
Refuge: US 82 at MS River Bridge MSRefuge · 8.1 mi NWOn Windy
Shives › North-east: US 82 at MS River Bridge ARShives · 8.3 mi NWOn Windy
Shives › East: Old US-82Shives · 8.3 mi NWOn Windy
Shives › West: Red Leaf RoadShives · 8.3 mi NWOn Windy
Greenville: MS 1 at Bowman RdGreenville · 11.7 mi NOn Windy
Greenville: MS 182 at Harbor Front RdGreenville · 11.7 mi NOn Windy
Greenville: MS 182 at Broadway StGreenville · 12.6 mi NOn Windy
Greenville: MS 1 at Reed RdGreenville · 12.6 mi NOn Windy

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

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Questions about James

Where is James, MS?

James is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Mississippi, 11.2 miles NE of Arcola.

What county is James in?

James is in Washington County, Mississippi.

What is the ZIP code of James, MS?

The ZIP code for James is 38723.

What is the nearest town to James?

Arcola, 11.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near James?

Yes. The closest is Shives: US 82 at MS River Bridge, 8.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in James?

July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in James?

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

How much does it rain in James?

About 60.4 inches (1,533 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in James?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit James?

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

What climate does James have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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