Zama, MS
Unincorporated community in Attala County, Mississippi
Zama is a small unincorporated community in Attala County, Mississippi. It is 11.3 miles NW of Ethel, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 39090.
Zama at a glance
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Attala County
- ZIP code
- 39090
- Nearest town
- Ethel (11.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.9750, -89.3800
Weather in Zama now
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Zama weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Zama.
This week in Zama
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Zama
What is the weather usually like in Zama?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 33°F average low
- 62.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,588 mm
- 1.3 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Zama: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KOSCIUSKO, MS US (USC00224776), adjusted for the elevation of Zama.
Zama weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Zama through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:43 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:29 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:26 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| December | 6:51 AM | 4:53 PM | 10 h 2 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Zama?
Zama has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).
It gets about 62.5 inches (1,588 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Zama 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 Zama
The closest live webcam is Starkville: MS 12 at MS 25, 44.3 miles NE of Zama.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Zama.
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Questions about Zama
Where is Zama, MS?
Zama is an unincorporated community in Attala County, Mississippi, 11.3 miles NW of Ethel.
What county is Zama in?
Zama is in Attala County, Mississippi.
What is the ZIP code of Zama, MS?
The ZIP code for Zama is 39090.
What is the nearest town to Zama?
Ethel, 11.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Zama?
Yes. The closest is Starkville: MS 12 at MS 25, 44.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Zama?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Zama?
January, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Zama?
About 62.5 inches (1,588 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Zama?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Zama?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Zama have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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