Purnell, MS
Unincorporated community in Sunflower County, Mississippi
Purnell is a small unincorporated community in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It is 4.0 miles W of Moorhead, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38761.
Purnell at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Sunflower County
- ZIP code
- 38761
- Nearest town
- Moorhead (4.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.4531, -90.4378
Weather in Purnell now
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Purnell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Purnell.
This week in Purnell
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Purnell
What is the weather usually like in Purnell?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 55.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,416 mm
- 0.5 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Purnell: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOORHEAD, MS US (USC00226009), adjusted for the elevation of Purnell.
Purnell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Purnell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:47 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:59 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Purnell?
Purnell 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 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 55.8 inches (1,416 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Purnell 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 Purnell
The closest live webcam is Hollyknowe: US 82 at Taylor Rd, 23.5 miles W of Purnell.
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Questions about Purnell
Where is Purnell, MS?
Purnell is an unincorporated community in Sunflower County, Mississippi, 4.0 miles W of Moorhead.
What county is Purnell in?
Purnell is in Sunflower County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Purnell, MS?
The ZIP code for Purnell is 38761.
What is the nearest town to Purnell?
Moorhead, 4.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Purnell?
Yes. The closest is Hollyknowe: US 82 at Taylor Rd, 23.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Purnell?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Purnell?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Purnell?
About 55.8 inches (1,416 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Purnell?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Purnell?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Purnell have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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