Kalem, MS
Unincorporated community in Scott County, Mississippi
Kalem is a small unincorporated community in Scott County, Mississippi. It is 3.9 miles W of Morton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39117.
Kalem at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Scott County
- ZIP code
- 39117
- Nearest town
- Morton (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.3550, -89.5928
Weather in Kalem now
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Kalem weather by the hour
Kalem weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kalem.
This week in Kalem
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kalem
What is the weather usually like in Kalem?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 57.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,462 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kalem: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FOREST, MS US (USC00223107), adjusted for the elevation of Kalem.
Kalem weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kalem through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:45 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:29 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:26 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| December | 6:51 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Kalem?
Kalem 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 57.6 inches (1,462 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Kalem is March to May and 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 Kalem
The closest live webcam is Forest: I-20 at MS 35, 6.5 miles E of Kalem.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Kalem.
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Questions about Kalem
Where is Kalem, MS?
Kalem is an unincorporated community in Scott County, Mississippi, 3.9 miles W of Morton.
What county is Kalem in?
Kalem is in Scott County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Kalem, MS?
The ZIP code for Kalem is 39117.
What is the nearest town to Kalem?
Morton, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kalem?
Yes. The closest is Forest: I-20 at MS 35, 6.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kalem?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Kalem?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Kalem?
About 57.6 inches (1,462 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Kalem?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Kalem?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kalem have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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