Russum, MS
Unincorporated community in Claiborne County, Mississippi
Russum is a small unincorporated community in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It is 5.7 miles N of Port Gibson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39096.
Russum at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Claiborne County
- ZIP code
- 39096
- Nearest town
- Port Gibson (5.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.8772, -91.0114
Weather in Russum now
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Russum weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Russum.
This week in Russum
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What is the weather usually like in Russum?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 36°F average low
- 56.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,429 mm
- 0.5 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Russum: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PORT GIBSON 1 NE, MS US (USC00227132), adjusted for the elevation of Russum.
Russum weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Russum through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:51 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| December | 6:55 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Russum?
Russum 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 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 56.3 inches (1,429 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Russum is March–April and October–November. 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 Russum
The closest live webcam is Washington: US 61 at US 84, 27.7 miles SW of Russum.
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Questions about Russum
Where is Russum, MS?
Russum is an unincorporated community in Claiborne County, Mississippi, 5.7 miles N of Port Gibson.
What county is Russum in?
Russum is in Claiborne County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Russum, MS?
The ZIP code for Russum is 39096.
What is the nearest town to Russum?
Port Gibson, 5.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Russum?
Yes. The closest is Washington: US 61 at US 84, 27.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Russum?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Russum?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Russum?
About 56.3 inches (1,429 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Russum?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Russum?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Russum have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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