Tatum, MS
Unincorporated community in Amite County, Mississippi
Tatum is a small unincorporated community in Amite County, Mississippi. It is 3.5 miles NE of Gloster, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39638.
Tatum at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Amite County
- ZIP code
- 39638
- Nearest town
- Gloster (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.1489, -91.0436
Weather in Tatum now
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Tatum weather by the hour
Tatum weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tatum.
This week in Tatum
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tatum
What is the weather usually like in Tatum?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 36°F average low
- 66.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,691 mm
- 0.1 insnowfall per year · 0 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tatum: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WOODVILLE 4 ESE, MS US (USC00229793), adjusted for the elevation of Tatum.
Tatum weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tatum through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:01 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:52 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| June | 5:58 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:30 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| December | 6:53 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 10 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Tatum?
Tatum 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 66.6 inches (1,691 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Tatum 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 Tatum
The closest live webcam is Osyka: I-55 at LA Stateline, 33.3 miles E of Tatum.
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Questions about Tatum
Where is Tatum, MS?
Tatum is an unincorporated community in Amite County, Mississippi, 3.5 miles NE of Gloster.
What county is Tatum in?
Tatum is in Amite County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Tatum, MS?
The ZIP code for Tatum is 39638.
What is the nearest town to Tatum?
Gloster, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tatum?
Yes. The closest is Osyka: I-55 at LA Stateline, 33.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tatum?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Tatum?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Tatum?
About 66.6 inches (1,691 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Tatum?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Tatum?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tatum have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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