Onward, MS
Unincorporated community in Sharkey County, Mississippi
Onward is a small unincorporated community in Sharkey County, Mississippi. It is 5.6 miles N of Cary, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39054.
Onward at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Sharkey County
- ZIP code
- 39054
- Nearest town
- Cary (5.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.7253, -90.9419
Weather in Onward now
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Onward weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Onward.
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What is the weather usually like in Onward?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 37°F average low
- 55.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,404 mm
- 0.3 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Onward: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROLLING FORK, MS US (USC00227560), adjusted for the elevation of Onward.
Onward weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Onward through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:50 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| July | 6:05 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 3 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Onward?
Onward has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).
It gets about 55.3 inches (1,404 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Onward 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 Onward
The closest live webcam is Vicksburg: I-20 to Indiana Ave, 27.3 miles S of Onward.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Onward.
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Questions about Onward
Where is Onward, MS?
Onward is an unincorporated community in Sharkey County, Mississippi, 5.6 miles N of Cary.
What county is Onward in?
Onward is in Sharkey County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Onward, MS?
The ZIP code for Onward is 39054.
What is the nearest town to Onward?
Cary, 5.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Onward?
Yes. The closest is Vicksburg: I-20 to Indiana Ave, 27.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Onward?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Onward?
January, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Onward?
About 55.3 inches (1,404 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Onward?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Onward?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Onward have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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