Thorn, MS
Unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Mississippi
Thorn is a small unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It is 6.0 miles SW of Vardaman, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38878.
Thorn at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Calhoun County
- ZIP code
- 38878
- Nearest town
- Vardaman (6.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 33.9425, -89.1025
Weather in Thorn now
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Thorn weather by the hour
Thorn weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thorn.
This week in Thorn
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thorn
What is the weather usually like in Thorn?
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 Thorn: 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 Thorn.
Thorn weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thorn through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:59 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:41 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 26 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 Thorn?
Thorn 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 Thorn 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 Thorn
The closest live webcam is Tupelo: US 278 at MS 145, 28.6 miles NE of Thorn.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Thorn.
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Questions about Thorn
Where is Thorn, MS?
Thorn is an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Mississippi, 6.0 miles SW of Vardaman.
What county is Thorn in?
Thorn is in Calhoun County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Thorn, MS?
The ZIP code for Thorn is 38878.
What is the nearest town to Thorn?
Vardaman, 6.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thorn?
Yes. The closest is Tupelo: US 278 at MS 145, 28.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thorn?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Thorn?
January, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Thorn?
About 59.3 inches (1,507 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Thorn?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Thorn?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thorn have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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