Mississippi Weather Forecast
Mississippi weather: 79°F, light rain. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Mississippi
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 30 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,2 in, 0,5 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Mississippi
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 21 at 4:37AM CDT until August 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Issued by NWS Jackson MS
16-day forecast for Mississippi
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌦️ Light rain | 102° / 76° | 13% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 103° / 74° | 5% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 106° / 78° | 9% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light showers | 90° / 73° | 25% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 96° / 75° | 11% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 100° / 76° | 29% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 93° / 74° | 31% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 99° / 73° | 25% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 101° / 77° | 15% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 97° / 78° | 14% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 99° / 77° | 17% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 101° / 77° | 26% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 101° / 77° | 19% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 103° / 78° | 19% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 106° / 79° | 19% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 18% | -- | — |
What this means for Mississippi
Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 102°F is 9°F above the 93°F typical for this month.
A 13% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 70°F.
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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 11:34 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 11:34 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
