Lightsey, MS
Unincorporated community in Jones County, Mississippi
Lightsey is a small unincorporated community in Jones County, Mississippi. It is 7.0 miles NW of Sandersville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39477.
Lightsey at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Jones County
- ZIP code
- 39477
- Nearest town
- Sandersville (7.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.7356, -88.9358
Weather in Lightsey now
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Lightsey weather by the hour
Lightsey weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lightsey.
This week in Lightsey
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lightsey
What is the weather usually like in Lightsey?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 59.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,515 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lightsey: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAUREL, MS US (USC00224939), adjusted for the elevation of Lightsey.
Lightsey weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lightsey through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:54 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| February | 6:35 AM | 5:43 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:22 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| December | 6:46 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Lightsey?
Lightsey has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (1°C).
It gets about 59.6 inches (1,515 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Lightsey is March–April 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 Lightsey
The closest live webcam is Laurel › South, 12.7 miles W of Lightsey.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lightsey.
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Questions about Lightsey
Where is Lightsey, MS?
Lightsey is an unincorporated community in Jones County, Mississippi, 7.0 miles NW of Sandersville.
What county is Lightsey in?
Lightsey is in Jones County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Lightsey, MS?
The ZIP code for Lightsey is 39477.
What is the nearest town to Lightsey?
Sandersville, 7.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lightsey?
Yes. The closest is Laurel › South, 12.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lightsey?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Lightsey?
January, with an average low of 35°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Lightsey?
About 59.6 inches (1,515 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Lightsey?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Lightsey?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lightsey have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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