Rising Sun, MS
Unincorporated community in Leflore County, Mississippi
Rising Sun is a small unincorporated community in Leflore County, Mississippi. It is 3.5 miles S of Sidon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38954.
Rising Sun at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Leflore County
- ZIP code
- 38954
- Nearest town
- Sidon (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.4586, -90.2086
Weather in Rising Sun now
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Rising Sun weather by the hour
Rising Sun weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rising Sun.
This week in Rising Sun
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rising Sun
What is the weather usually like in Rising Sun?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 51.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,315 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rising Sun: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GREENWOOD LEFLORE AP, MS US (USW00013978), adjusted for the elevation of Rising Sun.
Rising Sun weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rising Sun through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:46 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 6:56 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rising Sun?
Rising Sun has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 51.8 inches (1,315 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Rising Sun 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 Rising Sun
The closest live webcam is Hollyknowe: US 82 at Taylor Rd, 36.7 miles W of Rising Sun.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rising Sun.
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Questions about Rising Sun
Where is Rising Sun, MS?
Rising Sun is an unincorporated community in Leflore County, Mississippi, 3.5 miles S of Sidon.
What county is Rising Sun in?
Rising Sun is in Leflore County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Rising Sun, MS?
The ZIP code for Rising Sun is 38954.
What is the nearest town to Rising Sun?
Sidon, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rising Sun?
Yes. The closest is Hollyknowe: US 82 at Taylor Rd, 36.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rising Sun?
August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Rising Sun?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Rising Sun?
About 51.8 inches (1,315 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Rising Sun?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rising Sun?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rising Sun have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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