Richmond, MS
Unincorporated community in Lee County, Mississippi
Richmond is a small unincorporated community in Lee County, Mississippi. It is 5.2 miles N of Mooreville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38862.
Richmond at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Lee County
- ZIP code
- 38862
- Nearest town
- Mooreville (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.1914, -88.5567
Weather in Richmond now
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Richmond weather by the hour
Richmond weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Richmond.
This week in Richmond
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Richmond
What is the weather usually like in Richmond?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 61.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,562 mm
- 1.6 insnowfall per year · 4 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Richmond: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FULTON 3 W, MS US (USC00223208), adjusted for the elevation of Richmond.
Richmond weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Richmond through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:39 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:26 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| December | 6:51 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Richmond?
Richmond has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 61.5 inches (1,562 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Richmond 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 Richmond
The closest live webcam is Tupelo: US 45 at US 278, 8.7 miles W of Richmond.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Richmond.
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Other communities near Richmond
- Evergreen3.3 mi SE
- Abney4.3 mi E
- Shiloh4.6 mi SW
- Union4.8 mi SW
- Dorsey5.0 mi NE
- Suburban Acres subdivision6.7 mi NW
- Skyline6.9 mi NW
- Auburn7.7 mi NW
- Rebecca Heights subdivision7.8 mi NW
- Rebecca Heights subdivision7.8 mi NW
- West Fulton8.0 mi NE
- Van Buren8.3 mi E
- Shady Acres subdivision8.3 mi NW
- Post Estates subdivision8.4 mi NW
- Coggin Subdivision subdivision8.7 mi SW
Questions about Richmond
Where is Richmond, MS?
Richmond is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Mississippi, 5.2 miles N of Mooreville.
What county is Richmond in?
Richmond is in Lee County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Richmond, MS?
The ZIP code for Richmond is 38862.
What is the nearest town to Richmond?
Mooreville, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Richmond?
Yes. The closest is Tupelo: US 45 at US 278, 8.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Richmond?
August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Richmond?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Richmond?
About 61.5 inches (1,562 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Richmond?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Richmond?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Richmond have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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