Townsend, MS

Unincorporated community in Kemper County, Mississippi

Townsend is a small unincorporated community in Kemper County, Mississippi. It is 6.4 miles W of De Kalb, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39352.

Townsend at a glance

State
Mississippi
County
Kemper County
ZIP code
39352
Nearest town
De Kalb (6.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
32.7553, -88.5489

Weather in Townsend now

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Townsend weather by the hour

Townsend weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Townsend

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Townsend

What is the weather usually like in Townsend?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

32°49°65°82°98°58°37°Jan63°40°Feb71°46°Mar78°53°Apr85°62°May91°69°Jun93°72°Jul93°71°Aug89°66°Sep79°54°Oct68°43°Nov60°40°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.2"Jan5.1"Feb5.6"Mar5.6"Apr4.4"May4.6"Jun5.3"Jul4.0"Aug2.7"Sep3.9"Oct3.7"Nov4.8"Dec

Best time to visit Townsend: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MERIDIAN NAAS, MS US (USW00003866), adjusted for the elevation of Townsend.

Townsend weather month by month

January
58° 37°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
63° 40°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
71° 46°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
78° 53°F
5.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
85° 62°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
91° 69°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
93° 72°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
93° 71°F
4.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
89° 66°F
2.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
79° 54°F
3.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
68° 43°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
60° 40°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Townsend through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:55 AM5:12 PM10 h 17 min
February6:35 AM5:40 PM11 h 5 min
March7:02 AM7:03 PM12 h 0 min
April6:22 AM7:25 PM13 h 2 min
May5:53 AM7:47 PM13 h 53 min
June5:44 AM8:05 PM14 h 20 min
July5:55 AM8:04 PM14 h 8 min
August6:16 AM7:40 PM13 h 24 min
September6:36 AM7:01 PM12 h 24 min
October6:57 AM6:22 PM11 h 25 min
November6:23 AM4:54 PM10 h 31 min
December6:47 AM4:51 PM10 h 3 min

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

What is the weather like in Townsend?

Townsend has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).

It gets about 54.8 inches (1,392 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is September.

The best time to visit Townsend 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 Townsend

The closest live webcam is Starkville: MS 12 at MS 25, 50.5 miles N of Townsend.

Starkville: MS 12 at MS 25Starkville · 50.5 mi NOn Windy
Starkville: MS 12 at Blackjack RdStarkville · 50.5 mi NOn Windy
Starkville: MS 12 at Montgomery StStarkville · 50.6 mi NOn Windy
Starkville: MS 12 at Russell StStarkville · 50.7 mi NOn Windy
Starkville: MS 12 at Stark RdStarkville · 50.7 mi NOn Windy
Starkville: MS 12 at Louisville StStarkville · 50.8 mi NOn Windy

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

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Questions about Townsend

Where is Townsend, MS?

Townsend is an unincorporated community in Kemper County, Mississippi, 6.4 miles W of De Kalb.

What county is Townsend in?

Townsend is in Kemper County, Mississippi.

What is the ZIP code of Townsend, MS?

The ZIP code for Townsend is 39352.

What is the nearest town to Townsend?

De Kalb, 6.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Townsend?

Yes. The closest is Starkville: MS 12 at MS 25, 50.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Townsend?

July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Townsend?

January, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).

How much does it rain in Townsend?

About 54.8 inches (1,392 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.

Does it snow in Townsend?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Townsend?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Townsend have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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