Velma, MS
Unincorporated community in Yalobusha County, Mississippi
Velma is a small unincorporated community in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. It is 6.2 miles S of Coffeeville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38965.
Velma at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Yalobusha County
- ZIP code
- 38965
- Nearest town
- Coffeeville (6.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.0603, -89.6444
Weather in Velma now
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Velma weather by the hour
Velma weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Velma.
This week in Velma
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Velma
What is the weather usually like in Velma?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 58.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,488 mm
- 1.2 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Velma: 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 Velma.
Velma weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Velma through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:43 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 5:55 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:30 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 6:55 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Velma?
Velma 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 Velma 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 Velma
The closest live webcam is Oxford: US 278 at Thacker Hts Dr, 21.1 miles N of Velma.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Velma.
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Questions about Velma
Where is Velma, MS?
Velma is an unincorporated community in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, 6.2 miles S of Coffeeville.
What county is Velma in?
Velma is in Yalobusha County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Velma, MS?
The ZIP code for Velma is 38965.
What is the nearest town to Velma?
Coffeeville, 6.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Velma?
Yes. The closest is Oxford: US 278 at Thacker Hts Dr, 21.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Velma?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Velma?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Velma?
About 58.6 inches (1,488 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Velma?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Velma?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Velma have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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