Waites, MS
Unincorporated community in Marshall County, Mississippi
Waites is a small unincorporated community in Marshall County, Mississippi. It is 5.5 miles SE of Potts Camp, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38659.
Waites at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Marshall County
- ZIP code
- 38659
- Nearest town
- Potts Camp (5.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 34.7017, -89.3794
Weather in Waites now
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Waites weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Waites.
This week in Waites
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Waites
What is the weather usually like in Waites?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 29°F average low
- 58.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,478 mm
- 2.3 insnowfall per year · 6 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Waites: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HOLLY SPRINGS 4 N, MS US (USC00224173), adjusted for the elevation of Waites.
Waites weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Waites through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:41 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| May | 5:52 AM | 7:54 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:30 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 6:56 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Waites?
Waites has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).
It gets about 58.2 inches (1,478 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Waites 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 Waites
The closest live webcam is Mahon: I-22 at MM 25, 10.5 miles NW of Waites.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Waites.
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Questions about Waites
Where is Waites, MS?
Waites is an unincorporated community in Marshall County, Mississippi, 5.5 miles SE of Potts Camp.
What county is Waites in?
Waites is in Marshall County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Waites, MS?
The ZIP code for Waites is 38659.
What is the nearest town to Waites?
Potts Camp, 5.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Waites?
Yes. The closest is Mahon: I-22 at MM 25, 10.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Waites?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Waites?
January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Waites?
About 58.2 inches (1,478 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Waites?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Waites?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Waites have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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