Standard, MS
Unincorporated community in Hancock County, Mississippi
Standard is a small unincorporated community in Hancock County, Mississippi. It is 9.6 miles S of Kiln, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39556.
Standard at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Hancock County
- ZIP code
- 39556
- Nearest town
- Kiln (9.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.5494, -89.3778
Weather in Standard now
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Standard weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Standard.
This week in Standard
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Standard
What is the weather usually like in Standard?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 42°F average low
- 65.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,651 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Standard: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WAVELAND, MS US (USC00229426), adjusted for the elevation of Standard.
Standard weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Standard through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:53 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:46 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 28 min |
| November | 6:22 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| December | 6:45 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Standard?
Standard has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 42°F (5°C).
It gets about 65.0 inches (1,651 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Standard is April–May 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 Standard
The closest live webcam is Bay St. Louis: I-10 at MS 603, 13.5 miles S of Standard.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Standard.
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Questions about Standard
Where is Standard, MS?
Standard is an unincorporated community in Hancock County, Mississippi, 9.6 miles S of Kiln.
What county is Standard in?
Standard is in Hancock County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Standard, MS?
The ZIP code for Standard is 39556.
What is the nearest town to Standard?
Kiln, 9.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Standard?
Yes. The closest is Bay St. Louis: I-10 at MS 603, 13.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Standard?
August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Standard?
January, with an average low of 42°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Standard?
About 65.0 inches (1,651 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Standard?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Standard?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Standard have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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