Moss, MS
Unincorporated community in Jones County, Mississippi
Moss is a small unincorporated community in Jones County, Mississippi. It is 5.2 miles E of Sharon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39481.
Moss at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Jones County
- ZIP code
- 39481
- Nearest town
- Sharon (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.8150, -89.1778
Weather in Moss now
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Moss weather by the hour
Moss weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Moss.
This week in Moss
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Moss
What is the weather usually like in Moss?
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 Moss: 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 Moss.
Moss weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Moss through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:44 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| December | 6:48 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Moss?
Moss 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 Moss 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 Moss
The closest live webcam is Laurel › South, 8.5 miles S of Moss.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Moss.
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Questions about Moss
Where is Moss, MS?
Moss is an unincorporated community in Jones County, Mississippi, 5.2 miles E of Sharon.
What county is Moss in?
Moss is in Jones County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Moss, MS?
The ZIP code for Moss is 39481.
What is the nearest town to Moss?
Sharon, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Moss?
Yes. The closest is Laurel › South, 8.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Moss?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Moss?
January, with an average low of 35°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Moss?
About 59.6 inches (1,515 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Moss?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Moss?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Moss have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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