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Mississippi Weather Forecast

Mississippi weather: 79°F, light rain. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌦️ 79°F now🕔 3:48 AM local📅 Best: July, August, September and October👥 2.9 million

Air quality and pollen in Mississippi

46
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.512.3 µg/m³
PM1013.4 µg/m³
Ozone48 µg/m³
NO₂5.2 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeLight haze

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Health and safety today

Skin and UVNo protection needed for most skin types.
GeneralConditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing.

Weather in Mississippi right now

🌦️
79°F
Light rain · feels like 84°F
Humidity70%
Wind5 mph ENE
Gusts5 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure1006 hPa
VisibilityModerate · 5 mi
Air quality46 · Good
Sunrise6:29 AM
Sunset7:38 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 57%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:48 AM, Aug 21 local time.

⚠️Fri, Aug 21: extreme heat, 102°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 103°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 106°F (41°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mississippi?

Mississippi is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 32.2988, -90.1848. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Mississippi right now?

It is currently 79°F (26°C) with light rain. Humidity is 70% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Mississippi?

July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Mississippi, which has a temperate climate. January, May and June are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Mississippi in?

Mississippi observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 3:48 AM.

How many people live in Mississippi?

Mississippi has a population of approximately 2.9 million.

What is the nearest airport to Mississippi?

The closest airports are Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 159 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Mississippi?

Popular options include French Quarter, Gulf State Park and Hot Springs National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 21, 2026 at 3:48 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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