Sparta, MS

Unincorporated community in Chickasaw County, Mississippi

Sparta is a small unincorporated community in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It is 4.2 miles W of Woodland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39776.

Sparta at a glance

State
Mississippi
County
Chickasaw County
ZIP code
39776
Nearest town
Woodland (4.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.7686, -88.9792

Weather in Sparta now

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Sparta weather by the hour

Sparta weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sparta.

This week in Sparta

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sparta

What is the weather usually like in Sparta?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

27°44°62°79°96°53°32°Jan58°35°Feb66°43°Mar74°50°Apr82°59°May88°67°Jun90°70°Jul91°69°Aug86°62°Sep76°50°Oct64°40°Nov55°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.1"Jan5.8"Feb5.1"Mar6.1"Apr5.7"May5.6"Jun4.1"Jul4.7"Aug3.5"Sep3.4"Oct4.5"Nov5.8"Dec

Best time to visit Sparta: 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 Sparta.

Sparta weather month by month

January
53° 32°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
February
58° 35°F
5.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
March
66° 43°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
74° 50°F
6.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
82° 59°F
5.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
88° 67°F
5.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
90° 70°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
91° 69°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
86° 62°F
3.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
76° 50°F
3.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
64° 40°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
55° 35°F
5.8 in of rain · 8 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Sparta through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:59 AM5:11 PM10 h 12 min
February6:38 AM5:41 PM11 h 2 min
March7:04 AM7:04 PM12 h 0 min
April6:23 AM7:28 PM13 h 4 min
May5:53 AM7:51 PM13 h 57 min
June5:43 AM8:09 PM14 h 26 min
July5:55 AM8:08 PM14 h 13 min
August6:16 AM7:43 PM13 h 27 min
September6:38 AM7:03 PM12 h 25 min
October6:59 AM6:23 PM11 h 23 min
November6:26 AM4:54 PM10 h 27 min
December6:52 AM4:50 PM9 h 58 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Sparta?

Sparta 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 Sparta 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 Sparta

The closest live webcam is West Point: US 45 Alt at Industrial Access Rd, 20.8 miles SE of Sparta.

West Point: US 45 Alt at Industrial Access RdWest Point · 20.8 mi SEOn Windy
West Point: US 45 Alt at Main St/MS 50West Point · 21.5 mi SEOn Windy
West Point: Main St/MS 50 at CommerceWest Point · 22.0 mi SEOn Windy
West Point: US 45 Alt at Airport RdWest Point · 22.3 mi SEOn Windy
Starkville: MS 12 at Avenue of Patriots StStarkville · 23.4 mi SOn Windy
Starkville: MS 182 at Research ParkStarkville · 23.5 mi SEOn Windy
Starkville: MS 12 at Louisville StStarkville · 23.5 mi SEOn Windy
Starkville: MS 12 at Stark RdStarkville · 23.6 mi SOn Windy
Starkville: MS 12 at MS 25Starkville · 23.8 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sparta.

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Map of Sparta, MS

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Questions about Sparta

Where is Sparta, MS?

Sparta is an unincorporated community in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, 4.2 miles W of Woodland.

What county is Sparta in?

Sparta is in Chickasaw County, Mississippi.

What is the ZIP code of Sparta, MS?

The ZIP code for Sparta is 39776.

What is the nearest town to Sparta?

Woodland, 4.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sparta?

Yes. The closest is West Point: US 45 Alt at Industrial Access Rd, 20.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sparta?

August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Sparta?

January, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).

How much does it rain in Sparta?

About 59.3 inches (1,507 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Sparta?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sparta?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Sparta have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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