Murphy, MS
Unincorporated community in Sharkey County, Mississippi
Murphy is a small unincorporated community in Sharkey County, Mississippi. It is 6.2 miles SW of Delta City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39061.
Murphy at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Sharkey County
- ZIP code
- 39061
- Nearest town
- Delta City (6.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.1208, -90.7014
Weather in Murphy now
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Murphy weather by the hour
Murphy weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Murphy.
This week in Murphy
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Murphy
What is the weather usually like in Murphy?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 36°F average low
- 57.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,455 mm
- 0.1 insnowfall per year · 0 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Murphy: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BELZONI, MS US (USC00220660), adjusted for the elevation of Murphy.
Murphy weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Murphy through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 15 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:49 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| July | 6:03 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| August | 6:24 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 1 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Murphy?
Murphy has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 57.3 inches (1,455 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Murphy 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 Murphy
The closest live webcam is Hollyknowe: US 82 at Taylor Rd, 21.7 miles N of Murphy.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Murphy.
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Questions about Murphy
Where is Murphy, MS?
Murphy is an unincorporated community in Sharkey County, Mississippi, 6.2 miles SW of Delta City.
What county is Murphy in?
Murphy is in Sharkey County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Murphy, MS?
The ZIP code for Murphy is 39061.
What is the nearest town to Murphy?
Delta City, 6.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Murphy?
Yes. The closest is Hollyknowe: US 82 at Taylor Rd, 21.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Murphy?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Murphy?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Murphy?
About 57.3 inches (1,455 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Murphy?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Murphy?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Murphy have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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