Oxford, MS
Unincorporated community in Amite County, Mississippi
Oxford is a small unincorporated community in Amite County, Mississippi. It is 8.7 miles SW of Gloster, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39638.
Oxford at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Amite County
- ZIP code
- 39638
- Nearest town
- Gloster (8.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.2678, -90.8981
Weather in Oxford now
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Oxford weather by the hour
Oxford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Oxford.
This week in Oxford
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Oxford
What is the weather usually like in Oxford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 37°F average low
- 61.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,567 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Oxford: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LIBERTY, MS US (USC00225070), adjusted for the elevation of Oxford.
Oxford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Oxford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:01 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:52 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:29 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| December | 6:53 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 10 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Oxford?
Oxford has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).
It gets about 61.7 inches (1,567 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Oxford 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 Oxford
The closest live webcam is McComb: I-55 at MS 570, 24.7 miles E of Oxford.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Oxford.
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Questions about Oxford
Where is Oxford, MS?
Oxford is an unincorporated community in Amite County, Mississippi, 8.7 miles SW of Gloster.
What county is Oxford in?
Oxford is in Amite County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Oxford, MS?
The ZIP code for Oxford is 39638.
What is the nearest town to Oxford?
Gloster, 8.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Oxford?
Yes. The closest is McComb: I-55 at MS 570, 24.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Oxford?
August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Oxford?
January, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Oxford?
About 61.7 inches (1,567 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Oxford?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Oxford?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Oxford have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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