Mississippi Weather Forecast
Mississippi weather: 79°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 94° / 75°
Overcast · 6% rain · wind 11 mph
🌦️ 92° / 74°
Light drizzle · 10% rain · wind 11 mph
Best time to go outside today
7 AM - 10 AM · comfort score 8.2/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
Active alerts for Mississippi
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- 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 79°F (26°C) with overcast. Humidity is 77% 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 11:48 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 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 25, 2026 at 11:48 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
