Sonora, MS
Unincorporated community in Chickasaw County, Mississippi
Sonora is a small unincorporated community in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It is 3.5 miles N of Houston, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39776.
Sonora at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Chickasaw County
- ZIP code
- 39776
- Nearest town
- Houston (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.8450, -88.9992
Weather in Sonora now
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Sonora weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sonora.
This week in Sonora
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sonora
What is the weather usually like in Sonora?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 59.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,507 mm
- 0.8 insnowfall per year · 2 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sonora: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HOUSTON, MS US (USC00224265), adjusted for the elevation of Sonora.
Sonora weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sonora through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:59 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:41 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 6:52 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sonora?
Sonora has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 32°F (0°C).
It gets about 59.3 inches (1,507 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Sonora 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 Sonora
The closest live webcam is West Point: US 45 Alt at Industrial Access Rd, 24.7 miles SE of Sonora.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sonora.
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Questions about Sonora
Where is Sonora, MS?
Sonora is an unincorporated community in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, 3.5 miles N of Houston.
What county is Sonora in?
Sonora is in Chickasaw County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Sonora, MS?
The ZIP code for Sonora is 39776.
What is the nearest town to Sonora?
Houston, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sonora?
Yes. The closest is West Point: US 45 Alt at Industrial Access Rd, 24.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sonora?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Sonora?
January, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Sonora?
About 59.3 inches (1,507 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Sonora?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sonora?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sonora have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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