Rutherford, MS
Historical community (former settlement) in Attala County, Mississippi
Rutherford is a historical community (former settlement) in Attala County, Mississippi. It is 5.6 miles N of Sallis, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39160.
Rutherford at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Attala County
- ZIP code
- 39160
- Nearest town
- Sallis (5.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.9422, -89.7472
Weather in Rutherford now
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Rutherford weather by the hour
Rutherford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rutherford.
This week in Rutherford
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rutherford
What is the weather usually like in Rutherford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 33°F average low
- 62.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,588 mm
- 1.3 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rutherford: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KOSCIUSKO, MS US (USC00224776), adjusted for the elevation of Rutherford.
Rutherford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rutherford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:45 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| August | 6:21 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:28 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| December | 6:53 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 2 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rutherford?
Rutherford has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).
It gets about 62.5 inches (1,588 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rutherford 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 Rutherford
The closest live webcam is Canton: I-55 at MS 22, 29.8 miles SW of Rutherford.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rutherford.
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Questions about Rutherford
Where is Rutherford, MS?
Rutherford is a historical community (former settlement) in Attala County, Mississippi, 5.6 miles N of Sallis.
What county is Rutherford in?
Rutherford is in Attala County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Rutherford, MS?
The ZIP code for Rutherford is 39160.
What is the nearest town to Rutherford?
Sallis, 5.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rutherford?
Yes. The closest is Canton: I-55 at MS 22, 29.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rutherford?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Rutherford?
January, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Rutherford?
About 62.5 inches (1,588 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Rutherford?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rutherford?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rutherford have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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