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Mississippi Weather Forecast

Mississippi weather: 86°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 86°F now🕔 8:11 PM local📅 Best: July, August, September and October👥 2.9 million

Tomorrow in Mississippi - Wednesday, August 26

🌦️
95°
Drizzle · low 76°F
Rain chance15%
Precipitation0,0 in
Max wind12 mph
Gusts28 mph
UV index6.8 · High
Sunrise6:32 AM
Sunset7:32 PM
Daylight13h 0m

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

8 PM🌙86°4%4 mph
9 PM🌙85°2%4 mph
10 PM🌙83°2%4 mph
11 PM🌙82°1%3 mph
12 AM🌙81°1%1 mph
1 AM🌙80°0%0 mph
2 AM🌙79°0%3 mph
3 AM🌙78°0%2 mph
4 AM🌙77°1%3 mph
5 AM🌙77°1%3 mph
6 AM🌙76°1%1 mph
7 AM☀️76°4%3 mph
8 AM🌤️81°8%4 mph
9 AM84°5%6 mph
10 AM☀️87°2%7 mph
11 AM☁️88°4%8 mph
12 PM☁️88°3%6 mph
1 PM☀️95°6%6 mph
2 PM95°6%7 mph
3 PM☁️93°7%12 mph
4 PM☁️85°11%7 mph
5 PM☁️87°12%5 mph
6 PM☁️86°11%10 mph
7 PM☁️85°15%5 mph

Active alerts for Mississippi

⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 31: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Sep 1: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Sep 2: extreme heat, 101°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing8.4
Outdoors8.5
Beach day8.6
Swimming9.1
Hiking7.7
Running7
Cycling7.9
Camping7.8
Fishing7.7
Photography7.8
Stargazing9.1
Family time8.7
Driving8.8
Flying out8.7

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, May and June - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 86°F (30°C) with clear. Humidity is 62% and wind is 4 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 8:11 PM.

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 25, 2026 at 8:11 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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