Splinter, MS

Unincorporated community in Lafayette County, Mississippi

Splinter is a small unincorporated community in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It is 5.2 miles E of Taylor, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38673.

Splinter at a glance

State
Mississippi
County
Lafayette County
ZIP code
38673
Nearest town
Taylor (5.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
34.2864, -89.6717

Weather in Splinter now

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Splinter weather by the hour

Splinter weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Splinter

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Splinter

What is the weather usually like in Splinter?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°43°61°78°96°53°30°Jan57°32°Feb66°40°Mar74°48°Apr82°58°May88°66°Jun90°70°Jul91°68°Aug86°61°Sep76°49°Oct64°38°Nov55°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.3"Jan5.1"Feb5.3"Mar6.3"Apr5.1"May5.1"Jun4.9"Jul4.0"Aug3.6"Sep3.7"Oct4.6"Nov5.7"Dec

Best time to visit Splinter: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WATER VALLEY, MS US (USC00229400), adjusted for the elevation of Splinter.

Splinter weather month by month

January
53° 30°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
February
57° 32°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
March
66° 40°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
74° 48°F
6.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
82° 58°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
88° 66°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
90° 70°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
91° 68°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
86° 61°F
3.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
76° 49°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
64° 38°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
55° 33°F
5.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Splinter through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:03 AM5:13 PM10 h 10 min
February6:41 AM5:43 PM11 h 1 min
March7:07 AM7:07 PM12 h 0 min
April6:25 AM7:31 PM13 h 5 min
May5:54 AM7:55 PM14 h 0 min
June5:44 AM8:13 PM14 h 28 min
July5:56 AM8:12 PM14 h 16 min
August6:18 AM7:47 PM13 h 28 min
September6:40 AM7:06 PM12 h 26 min
October7:02 AM6:25 PM11 h 22 min
November6:30 AM4:55 PM10 h 25 min
December6:56 AM4:51 PM9 h 55 min

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

What is the weather like in Splinter?

Splinter 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 30°F (-1°C).

It gets about 58.6 inches (1,488 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Splinter 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 Splinter

The closest live webcam is Oxford: US 278 at Thacker Hts Dr, 7.3 miles NE of Splinter.

Oxford: US 278 at Thacker Hts DrOxford · 7.3 mi NEOn Windy
Oxford: US 278 at Jackson AveOxford · 7.7 mi NEOn Windy
Oxford: Jackson Ave at Heritage DrOxford · 8.4 mi NEOn Windy
Oxford: Jackson Ave at Fraternity RowOxford · 9.1 mi NEOn Windy
Oxford: Jackson Ave at College Hill RdOxford · 9.8 mi NEOn Windy
Oxford: University Ave at Lamar BlvdOxford · 10.2 mi NEOn Windy
Oxford: MS 7 at University AveOxford · 10.8 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Splinter

Where is Splinter, MS?

Splinter is an unincorporated community in Lafayette County, Mississippi, 5.2 miles E of Taylor.

What county is Splinter in?

Splinter is in Lafayette County, Mississippi.

What is the ZIP code of Splinter, MS?

The ZIP code for Splinter is 38673.

What is the nearest town to Splinter?

Taylor, 5.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Splinter?

Yes. The closest is Oxford: US 278 at Thacker Hts Dr, 7.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Splinter?

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

What is the coldest month in Splinter?

January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Splinter?

About 58.6 inches (1,488 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Splinter?

Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Splinter?

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

What climate does Splinter have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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