Watson, MS

Unincorporated community in Marshall County, Mississippi

Watson is a small unincorporated community in Marshall County, Mississippi. It is 5.5 miles NE of Victoria, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 38611.

Watson at a glance

State
Mississippi
County
Marshall County
ZIP code
38611
Nearest town
Victoria (5.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
34.7875, -89.6886

Weather in Watson now

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Watson weather by the hour

Watson weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Watson

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Watson

What is the weather usually like in Watson?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°42°60°77°94°49°30°Jan54°33°Feb62°40°Mar71°48°Apr78°58°May86°66°Jun88°70°Jul89°68°Aug83°60°Sep73°49°Oct61°38°Nov52°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.6"Jan4.9"Feb5.7"Mar5.8"Apr5.1"May4.6"Jun4.6"Jul3.4"Aug3.2"Sep4.3"Oct4.2"Nov5.6"Dec

Best time to visit Watson: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station INDEPENDENCE 1W, MS US (USC00224377), adjusted for the elevation of Watson.

Watson weather month by month

January
49° 30°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
February
54° 33°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
March
62° 40°F
5.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
April
71° 48°F
5.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
78° 58°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
86° 66°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
88° 70°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
89° 68°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
83° 60°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
73° 49°F
4.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
61° 38°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
52° 33°F
5.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Watson through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:04 AM5:12 PM10 h 8 min
February6:42 AM5:42 PM11 h 0 min
March7:07 AM7:07 PM12 h 0 min
April6:25 AM7:32 PM13 h 7 min
May5:53 AM7:56 PM14 h 2 min
June5:43 AM8:15 PM14 h 31 min
July5:55 AM8:14 PM14 h 18 min
August6:18 AM7:48 PM13 h 30 min
September6:40 AM7:07 PM12 h 26 min
October7:03 AM6:25 PM11 h 21 min
November6:31 AM4:55 PM10 h 23 min
December6:57 AM4:50 PM9 h 53 min

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

What is the weather like in Watson?

Watson has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).

It gets about 55.9 inches (1,420 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Watson 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 Watson

The closest live webcam is Coal Oil Corner: I-22 at MM 16, 4.7 miles N of Watson.

Coal Oil Corner: I-22 at MM 16Coal Oil Corner · 4.7 mi NOn Windy
Byhalia: I-22 at MS 309Byhalia · 4.7 mi NOn Windy
Byhalia: I-22 at MM 13.5Byhalia · 5.2 mi NOn Windy
Victoria: I-22 at - RdVictoria · 5.4 mi NEOn Windy
Byhalia: I-22 at MM 13Byhalia · 5.6 mi NOn Windy
Byhalia: I-269 at I-22Byhalia · 6.7 mi NOn Windy
Stonewall: I-269 at Red Banks RdStonewall · 6.9 mi NWOn Windy
Byhalia: I-269 at MM 17Byhalia · 7.1 mi NOn Windy
Byhalia: I-269 at MS 309Byhalia · 7.4 mi NOn Windy

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

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Map of Watson, MS

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Questions about Watson

Where is Watson, MS?

Watson is an unincorporated community in Marshall County, Mississippi, 5.5 miles NE of Victoria.

What county is Watson in?

Watson is in Marshall County, Mississippi.

What is the ZIP code of Watson, MS?

The ZIP code for Watson is 38611.

What is the nearest town to Watson?

Victoria, 5.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Watson?

Yes. The closest is Coal Oil Corner: I-22 at MM 16, 4.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Watson?

August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Watson?

January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Watson?

About 55.9 inches (1,420 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Watson?

Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Watson?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Watson have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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