Jericho, MS
Unincorporated community in Lee County, Mississippi
Jericho is a small unincorporated community in Lee County, Mississippi. It is 6.4 miles E of Baldwyn, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38849.
Jericho at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Lee County
- ZIP code
- 38849
- Nearest town
- Baldwyn (6.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.5111, -88.7544
Weather in Jericho now
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Jericho weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Jericho.
This week in Jericho
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Jericho
What is the weather usually like in Jericho?
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 Jericho: 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 Jericho.
Jericho weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Jericho through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:59 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:39 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 7:51 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| December | 6:53 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 54 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Jericho?
Jericho 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 Jericho 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 Jericho
The closest live webcam is Saltillo: US 45 at MS 145, 9.8 miles S of Jericho.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Jericho.
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Questions about Jericho
Where is Jericho, MS?
Jericho is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Mississippi, 6.4 miles E of Baldwyn.
What county is Jericho in?
Jericho is in Lee County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Jericho, MS?
The ZIP code for Jericho is 38849.
What is the nearest town to Jericho?
Baldwyn, 6.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Jericho?
Yes. The closest is Saltillo: US 45 at MS 145, 9.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Jericho?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Jericho?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Jericho?
About 60.4 inches (1,535 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Jericho?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Jericho?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Jericho have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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