Vernon, MS
Unincorporated community in Jones County, Mississippi
Vernon is a small unincorporated community in Jones County, Mississippi. It is 8.7 miles SE of Sharon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39481.
Vernon at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Jones County
- ZIP code
- 39481
- Nearest town
- Sharon (8.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.9100, -89.1533
Weather in Vernon now
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Vernon weather by the hour
Vernon weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Vernon.
This week in Vernon
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Vernon
What is the weather usually like in Vernon?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 59.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,515 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Vernon: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAUREL, MS US (USC00224939), adjusted for the elevation of Vernon.
Vernon weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Vernon through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:44 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| December | 6:48 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Vernon?
Vernon 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 35°F (1°C).
It gets about 59.6 inches (1,515 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Vernon 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 Vernon
The closest live webcam is Laurel › South, 14.9 miles S of Vernon.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Vernon.
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Questions about Vernon
Where is Vernon, MS?
Vernon is an unincorporated community in Jones County, Mississippi, 8.7 miles SE of Sharon.
What county is Vernon in?
Vernon is in Jones County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Vernon, MS?
The ZIP code for Vernon is 39481.
What is the nearest town to Vernon?
Sharon, 8.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Vernon?
Yes. The closest is Laurel › South, 14.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Vernon?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Vernon?
January, with an average low of 35°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Vernon?
About 59.6 inches (1,515 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Vernon?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Vernon?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Vernon have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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