White Sand, MS
Unincorporated community in Pearl River County, Mississippi
White Sand is a small unincorporated community in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It is 8.1 miles E of Poplarville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39470.
White Sand at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Pearl River County
- ZIP code
- 39470
- Nearest town
- Poplarville (8.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.7992, -89.6581
Weather in White Sand now
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White Sand weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of White Sand.
This week in White Sand
Sunrise, sunset and moon in White Sand
What is the weather usually like in White Sand?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 39°F average low
- 65.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,650 mm
- 0.3 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit White Sand: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station POPLARVILLE EXP STN, MS US (USC00227128), adjusted for the elevation of White Sand.
White Sand weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in White Sand through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:47 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| May | 6:02 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 28 min |
| November | 6:24 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| December | 6:47 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in White Sand?
White Sand has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 39°F (4°C).
It gets about 65.0 inches (1,650 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit White Sand is March to May and 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 White Sand
The closest live webcam is Magnolia Forest: I-59 at Concord, 31.9 miles S of White Sand.
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Questions about White Sand
Where is White Sand, MS?
White Sand is an unincorporated community in Pearl River County, Mississippi, 8.1 miles E of Poplarville.
What county is White Sand in?
White Sand is in Pearl River County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of White Sand, MS?
The ZIP code for White Sand is 39470.
What is the nearest town to White Sand?
Poplarville, 8.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near White Sand?
Yes. The closest is Magnolia Forest: I-59 at Concord, 31.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in White Sand?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in White Sand?
January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in White Sand?
About 65.0 inches (1,650 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in White Sand?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit White Sand?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does White Sand have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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