Riggins, MS
Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Mississippi
Riggins is a small unincorporated community in Monroe County, Mississippi. It is 5.1 miles E of Detroit, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38870.
Riggins at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Monroe County
- ZIP code
- 38870
- Nearest town
- Detroit (5.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.0506, -88.2528
Weather in Riggins now
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Riggins weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Riggins.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Riggins
What is the weather usually like in Riggins?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 61.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,568 mm
- 1.3 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Riggins: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HAMILTON 3 S, AL US (USC00013645), adjusted for the elevation of Riggins.
Riggins weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Riggins through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:38 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 5:49 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:50 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 6:49 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Riggins?
Riggins 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 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 61.7 inches (1,568 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Riggins 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 Riggins
The closest live webcam is Tupelo: US 45 at US 278, 28.2 miles NW of Riggins.
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Questions about Riggins
Where is Riggins, MS?
Riggins is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Mississippi, 5.1 miles E of Detroit.
What county is Riggins in?
Riggins is in Monroe County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Riggins, MS?
The ZIP code for Riggins is 38870.
What is the nearest town to Riggins?
Detroit, 5.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Riggins?
Yes. The closest is Tupelo: US 45 at US 278, 28.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Riggins?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Riggins?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Riggins?
About 61.7 inches (1,568 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Riggins?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Riggins?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Riggins have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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