Ras, MS

Unincorporated community in Jasper County, Mississippi

Ras is a small unincorporated community in Jasper County, Mississippi. It is 7.8 miles NW of Montrose, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39348.

Ras at a glance

State
Mississippi
County
Jasper County
ZIP code
39348
Nearest town
Montrose (7.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
32.0494, -89.1353

Weather in Ras now

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Ras weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ras

What is the weather usually like in Ras?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

28°46°63°81°98°58°33°Jan63°36°Feb70°43°Mar77°50°Apr84°59°May91°67°Jun93°69°Jul93°68°Aug89°62°Sep80°50°Oct68°40°Nov61°36°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.8"Jan5.5"Feb5.4"Mar6.1"Apr4.1"May4.9"Jun4.8"Jul4.6"Aug3.2"Sep3.8"Oct4.6"Nov5.5"Dec

Best time to visit Ras: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEWTON EXP STN, MS US (USC00226308), adjusted for the elevation of Ras.

Ras weather month by month

January
58° 33°F
5.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
February
63° 36°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
March
70° 43°F
5.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
77° 50°F
6.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
84° 59°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
91° 67°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
93° 69°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
93° 68°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
89° 62°F
3.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
80° 50°F
3.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
68° 40°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
61° 36°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Ras through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:55 AM5:16 PM10 h 20 min
February6:37 AM5:44 PM11 h 6 min
March7:04 AM7:05 PM12 h 0 min
April6:25 AM7:27 PM13 h 1 min
May5:57 AM7:48 PM13 h 50 min
June5:48 AM8:05 PM14 h 17 min
July5:59 AM8:05 PM14 h 5 min
August6:20 AM7:41 PM13 h 21 min
September6:39 AM7:03 PM12 h 24 min
October6:59 AM6:25 PM11 h 26 min
November6:24 AM4:58 PM10 h 33 min
December6:48 AM4:55 PM10 h 6 min

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

What is the weather like in Ras?

Ras has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).

It gets about 58.5 inches (1,485 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.

The best time to visit Ras is March to May and 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 Ras

The closest live webcam is Laurel › South, 24.5 miles S of Ras.

Laurel › SouthLaurel · 24.5 mi SOn Windy
Laurel: I-59 at US 84Laurel · 25.2 mi SOn Windy
Forest: I-20 at MS 35Forest · 28.4 mi NWOn Windy
Collins › South: U.S. 49Collins · 37.5 mi SWOn Windy
Collins › North-west: U.S. 49Collins · 37.5 mi SWOn Windy
Collins › NorthCollins · 37.5 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Ras

Where is Ras, MS?

Ras is an unincorporated community in Jasper County, Mississippi, 7.8 miles NW of Montrose.

What county is Ras in?

Ras is in Jasper County, Mississippi.

What is the ZIP code of Ras, MS?

The ZIP code for Ras is 39348.

What is the nearest town to Ras?

Montrose, 7.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ras?

Yes. The closest is Laurel › South, 24.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ras?

July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Ras?

January, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Ras?

About 58.5 inches (1,485 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Ras?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Ras?

March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Ras have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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