Popetown, MS

Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Mississippi

Popetown is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, Mississippi. It is 4.9 miles SE of Hurley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39562.

Popetown at a glance

State
Mississippi
County
Jackson County
ZIP code
39562
Nearest town
Hurley (4.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.7069, -88.5625

Weather in Popetown now

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Popetown weather by the hour

Popetown weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Popetown.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Popetown

What is the weather usually like in Popetown?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

36°51°66°81°96°62°41°Jan66°45°Feb72°50°Mar78°56°Apr84°63°May90°71°Jun91°73°Jul91°73°Aug88°69°Sep81°58°Oct71°47°Nov65°43°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.0"Jan4.0"Feb4.7"Mar4.4"Apr4.9"May6.9"Jun6.6"Jul7.9"Aug4.8"Sep3.7"Oct3.8"Nov4.9"Dec

Best time to visit Popetown: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PASCAGOULA LOTT INTL AP, MS US (USW00053858), adjusted for the elevation of Popetown.

Popetown weather month by month

January
62° 41°F
5.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
February
66° 45°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
72° 50°F
4.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
78° 56°F
4.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
84° 63°F
4.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
90° 71°F
6.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
91° 73°F
6.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
91° 73°F
7.9 in of rain · 11 wet days
September
88° 69°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
81° 58°F
3.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
71° 47°F
3.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
December
65° 43°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Popetown through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:50 AM5:16 PM10 h 25 min
February6:33 AM5:43 PM11 h 10 min
March7:02 AM7:03 PM12 h 1 min
April6:25 AM7:23 PM12 h 58 min
May5:57 AM7:43 PM13 h 45 min
June5:49 AM7:59 PM14 h 10 min
July6:00 AM7:59 PM13 h 59 min
August6:19 AM7:37 PM13 h 18 min
September6:37 AM7:01 PM12 h 23 min
October6:55 AM6:24 PM11 h 28 min
November6:19 AM4:58 PM10 h 38 min
December6:42 AM4:56 PM10 h 13 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Popetown?

Popetown has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 41°F (5°C).

It gets about 61.7 inches (1,568 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Popetown 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 Popetown

The closest live webcam is Lucedale: US 98 at Beaver Dam Rd, 17.1 miles N of Popetown.

Lucedale: US 98 at Beaver Dam RdLucedale · 17.1 mi NOn Windy
Moss Point: MS 63 at Old Saracennia RdMoss Point · 17.5 mi SOn Windy
Moss Point: I-10 at MM 72Moss Point · 17.9 mi SOn Windy
Moss Point: I-10 at MS 63Moss Point · 18.4 mi SOn Windy
Moss Point: I-10 at MS 613Moss Point · 18.5 mi SOn Windy
Sawmill Pointe: I-10 at Pascagoula River Bridge (East)Sawmill Pointe · 18.6 mi SOn Windy
Pecan: I-10 at MS Welcome CenterPecan · 18.6 mi SEOn Windy
Gautier: I-10 at Pascagoula River Bridge (West)Gautier · 18.8 mi SOn Windy
Gautier: I-10 at - Vancleave RdGautier · 19.6 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Popetown.

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Map of Popetown, MS

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Questions about Popetown

Where is Popetown, MS?

Popetown is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Mississippi, 4.9 miles SE of Hurley.

What county is Popetown in?

Popetown is in Jackson County, Mississippi.

What is the ZIP code of Popetown, MS?

The ZIP code for Popetown is 39562.

What is the nearest town to Popetown?

Hurley, 4.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Popetown?

Yes. The closest is Lucedale: US 98 at Beaver Dam Rd, 17.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Popetown?

July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Popetown?

January, with an average low of 41°F (5°C).

How much does it rain in Popetown?

About 61.7 inches (1,568 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Popetown?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Popetown?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Popetown have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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