West Port, MS

Historical community (former settlement) in Lowndes County, Mississippi

West Port is a historical community (former settlement) in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It is 3.1 miles NE of Columbus, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39705.

West Port at a glance

State
Mississippi
County
Lowndes County
ZIP code
39705
Nearest town
Columbus (3.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.4869, -88.4550

Weather in West Port now

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West Port weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Port

What is the weather usually like in West Port?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

31°48°65°82°99°56°36°Jan61°39°Feb70°46°Mar78°53°Apr85°62°May91°69°Jun94°73°Jul93°72°Aug88°66°Sep78°54°Oct67°43°Nov58°38°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.4"Jan5.7"Feb5.3"Mar5.8"Apr4.0"May4.4"Jun4.7"Jul4.5"Aug3.2"Sep3.6"Oct4.4"Nov5.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COLUMBUS, MS US (USC00221880), adjusted for the elevation of West Port.

West Port weather month by month

January
56° 36°F
5.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
February
61° 39°F
5.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
March
70° 46°F
5.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
April
78° 53°F
5.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
85° 62°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
91° 69°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
94° 73°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
93° 72°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
88° 66°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
78° 54°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
67° 43°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
58° 38°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in West Port through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:56 AM5:10 PM10 h 13 min
February6:36 AM5:39 PM11 h 3 min
March7:02 AM7:02 PM12 h 0 min
April6:21 AM7:25 PM13 h 4 min
May5:51 AM7:48 PM13 h 56 min
June5:42 AM8:06 PM14 h 24 min
July5:53 AM8:05 PM14 h 12 min
August6:15 AM7:41 PM13 h 26 min
September6:36 AM7:01 PM12 h 25 min
October6:57 AM6:21 PM11 h 24 min
November6:24 AM4:52 PM10 h 28 min
December6:49 AM4:48 PM9 h 59 min

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

What is the weather like in West Port?

West Port has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).

It gets about 56.6 inches (1,439 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.

The best time to visit West Port 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 West Port

The closest live webcam is Columbus: Main St at 5th St, 1.6 miles E of West Port.

Columbus: Main St at 5th StColumbus · 1.6 mi EOn Windy
Columbus › EastColumbus · 1.9 mi NEOn Windy
Columbus: US 45 at 18th AveColumbus · 2.3 mi NEOn Windy
Columbus: US 82 at 18th AveColumbus · 2.4 mi NEOn Windy
Columbus: US 45 at Bluecut RdColumbus · 3.7 mi NOn Windy
West Point: US 45 Alt at Airport RdWest Point · 13.6 mi NWOn Windy
West Point: Main St/MS 50 at CommerceWest Point · 13.9 mi NWOn Windy
West Point: US 45 Alt at Main St/MS 50West Point · 14.4 mi NWOn Windy
West Point: US 45 Alt at Industrial Access RdWest Point · 15.2 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Port.

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Questions about West Port

Where is West Port, MS?

West Port is a historical community (former settlement) in Lowndes County, Mississippi, 3.1 miles NE of Columbus.

What county is West Port in?

West Port is in Lowndes County, Mississippi.

What is the ZIP code of West Port, MS?

The ZIP code for West Port is 39705.

What is the nearest town to West Port?

Columbus, 3.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near West Port?

Yes. The closest is Columbus: Main St at 5th St, 1.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in West Port?

July, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in West Port?

January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in West Port?

About 56.6 inches (1,439 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in West Port?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit West Port?

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

What climate does West Port have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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