Westside, MS
Unincorporated community in Claiborne County, Mississippi
Westside is a small unincorporated community in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It is 1.9 miles S of Alcorn State University, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39096.
Westside at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Claiborne County
- ZIP code
- 39096
- Nearest town
- Alcorn State University (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.9050, -91.1286
Weather in Westside now
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Westside weather by the hour
Westside weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Westside.
This week in Westside
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Westside
What is the weather usually like in Westside?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 58.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,479 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Westside: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ST JOSEPH 3 N, LA US (USC00168163), adjusted for the elevation of Westside.
Westside weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Westside through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:52 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| December | 6:56 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Westside?
Westside has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 58.2 inches (1,479 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Westside is April–May 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 Westside
The closest live webcam is Washington: US 61 at US 84, 25.5 miles SW of Westside.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Westside.
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Questions about Westside
Where is Westside, MS?
Westside is an unincorporated community in Claiborne County, Mississippi, 1.9 miles S of Alcorn State University.
What county is Westside in?
Westside is in Claiborne County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Westside, MS?
The ZIP code for Westside is 39096.
What is the nearest town to Westside?
Alcorn State University, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Westside?
Yes. The closest is Washington: US 61 at US 84, 25.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Westside?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Westside?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Westside?
About 58.2 inches (1,479 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Westside?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Westside?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Westside have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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