Richey, MS

Unincorporated community in Sharkey County, Mississippi

Richey is a small unincorporated community in Sharkey County, Mississippi. It is 4.6 miles NW of Delta City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38721.

Richey at a glance

State
Mississippi
County
Sharkey County
ZIP code
38721
Nearest town
Delta City (4.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.0300, -90.7328

Weather in Richey now

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Richey weather by the hour

Richey weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Richey

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Richey

What is the weather usually like in Richey?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

32°49°65°82°98°55°37°Jan60°40°Feb68°47°Mar77°55°Apr84°64°May91°71°Jun93°74°Jul93°73°Aug89°67°Sep79°55°Oct67°45°Nov58°39°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.1"Jan5.2"Feb4.9"Mar6.1"Apr5.0"May3.9"Jun4.3"Jul3.2"Aug3.4"Sep4.4"Oct4.2"Nov5.4"Dec

Best time to visit Richey: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROLLING FORK, MS US (USC00227560), adjusted for the elevation of Richey.

Richey weather month by month

January
55° 37°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
60° 40°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
March
68° 47°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
77° 55°F
6.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
84° 64°F
5.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
91° 71°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
93° 74°F
4.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
93° 73°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
89° 67°F
3.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
79° 55°F
4.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
67° 45°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
58° 39°F
5.4 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Richey through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:04 AM5:20 PM10 h 15 min
February6:44 AM5:49 PM11 h 4 min
March7:11 AM7:12 PM12 h 0 min
April6:31 AM7:34 PM13 h 3 min
May6:01 AM7:56 PM13 h 54 min
June5:52 AM8:14 PM14 h 22 min
July6:04 AM8:13 PM14 h 9 min
August6:24 AM7:49 PM13 h 24 min
September6:45 AM7:10 PM12 h 25 min
October7:06 AM6:31 PM11 h 24 min
November6:32 AM5:02 PM10 h 30 min
December6:57 AM4:59 PM10 h 1 min

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

What is the weather like in Richey?

Richey has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).

It gets about 55.3 inches (1,404 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August.

The best time to visit Richey 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 Richey

The closest live webcam is Leland › North: Blues Highway, 27.1 miles N of Richey.

Leland › North: Blues HighwayLeland · 27.1 mi NOn Windy
Leland › North: Blues HighwayLeland · 27.1 mi NOn Windy
Leland › South: Blues HighwayLeland · 27.1 mi NOn Windy
Leland › West: Greenville BypassLeland · 27.1 mi NOn Windy
Leland › East: Greenville BypassLeland · 27.1 mi NOn Windy
Leland › West: Greenville BypassLeland · 27.1 mi NOn Windy
Hollyknowe: US 82 at Taylor RdHollyknowe · 27.1 mi NOn Windy
Leland › East: Old US-82Leland · 27.3 mi NOn Windy
Greenville: MS 1 at Bowman RdGreenville · 29.6 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Map of Richey, MS

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Questions about Richey

Where is Richey, MS?

Richey is an unincorporated community in Sharkey County, Mississippi, 4.6 miles NW of Delta City.

What county is Richey in?

Richey is in Sharkey County, Mississippi.

What is the ZIP code of Richey, MS?

The ZIP code for Richey is 38721.

What is the nearest town to Richey?

Delta City, 4.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Richey?

Yes. The closest is Leland › North: Blues Highway, 27.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Richey?

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

What is the coldest month in Richey?

January, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).

How much does it rain in Richey?

About 55.3 inches (1,404 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Richey?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Richey?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Richey have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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