Rankin, MS
Unincorporated community in Rankin County, Mississippi
Rankin is a small unincorporated community in Rankin County, Mississippi. It is 4.9 miles W of Brandon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39042.
Rankin at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Rankin County
- ZIP code
- 39042
- Nearest town
- Brandon (4.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.2864, -89.9069
Weather in Rankin now
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Rankin weather by the hour
Rankin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rankin.
This week in Rankin
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rankin
What is the weather usually like in Rankin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 37°F average low
- 57.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,457 mm
- 1.0 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rankin: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JACKSON INTL AP, MS US (USW00003940), adjusted for the elevation of Rankin.
Rankin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rankin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:59 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:46 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| December | 6:52 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rankin?
Rankin has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, 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 57.3 inches (1,457 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rankin 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 Rankin
The closest live webcam is Value: I-20 at US 80, 5.5 miles W of Rankin.
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- Moseley6.3 mi SE
- Sherwood Forest6.4 mi SW
- Rock Hill7.0 mi S
- Terrapin Hill subdivision7.1 mi W
- The Commons subdivision7.5 mi W
- Lynwood7.8 mi SE
- Abernathy8.1 mi NE
- Waterwood subdivision8.2 mi NW
- Pelahatchie Woods subdivision8.3 mi NW
- Sunrise Point subdivision8.5 mi NW
- Dobson8.6 mi S
- Arrowhead Point subdivision8.8 mi NW
Questions about Rankin
Where is Rankin, MS?
Rankin is an unincorporated community in Rankin County, Mississippi, 4.9 miles W of Brandon.
What county is Rankin in?
Rankin is in Rankin County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Rankin, MS?
The ZIP code for Rankin is 39042.
What is the nearest town to Rankin?
Brandon, 4.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rankin?
Yes. The closest is Value: I-20 at US 80, 5.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rankin?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Rankin?
January, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Rankin?
About 57.3 inches (1,457 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Rankin?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rankin?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rankin have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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