Shankstown, MS
Historical community (former settlement) in Jefferson County, Mississippi
Shankstown is a historical community (former settlement) in Jefferson County, Mississippi. It is 7.3 miles S of Fayette, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39096.
Shankstown at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Jefferson County
- ZIP code
- 39096
- Nearest town
- Fayette (7.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.8144, -91.0292
Weather in Shankstown now
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Shankstown weather by the hour
Shankstown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shankstown.
This week in Shankstown
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shankstown
What is the weather usually like in Shankstown?
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 Shankstown: 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 Shankstown.
Shankstown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shankstown through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 21 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 49 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 5:06 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 Shankstown?
Shankstown 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 Shankstown 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 Shankstown
The closest live webcam is Washington: US 61 at US 84, 23.8 miles SW of Shankstown.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shankstown.
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Questions about Shankstown
Where is Shankstown, MS?
Shankstown is a historical community (former settlement) in Jefferson County, Mississippi, 7.3 miles S of Fayette.
What county is Shankstown in?
Shankstown is in Jefferson County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Shankstown, MS?
The ZIP code for Shankstown is 39096.
What is the nearest town to Shankstown?
Fayette, 7.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shankstown?
Yes. The closest is Washington: US 61 at US 84, 23.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shankstown?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Shankstown?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Shankstown?
About 56.3 inches (1,429 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Shankstown?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shankstown?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shankstown have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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