What is today's weather forecast for Lamar, MS?

Today's forecast for Lamar shows a low of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Lamar, MS?

The 7-day forecast for Lamar shows highs from 46 to 65 degrees and lows from 29 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 6 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Lamar, MS this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Lamar this week. Precipitation chances: Tuesday (30% chance), Wednesday (30% chance), Thursday (100% chance), Saturday (20% chance), Sunday (20% chance), Monday (20% chance).

How accurate is the Lamar weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Lamar forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Lamar, MS Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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45°F
Feels Like 45°F

Humidity 40% Dew Point 22°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.02 in.

Report from a personal weather station 9 mi. WSW of central Lamar
at 6:08 PM Tue, Dec 16, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

TueDec 16

30%

WedDec 17

30%

ThuDec 18

100%

FriDec 19

SatDec 20

SunDec 21

20%

MonDec 22

20%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Significant warming trend with high temperatures climbing from 57°F to 63°F, reaching a high of 63°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 6 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 6°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 53°F with lows around 33°F.

This Date in Weather History

1811 - An estimated Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Mississippi Valley near the town of New Madrid in Missouri at 2:15 am local time. People were awakened by the shaking in New York City, Washington D.C., and Charleston, South Carolina. The ground motions were described as most alarming and frightening in places like Nashville, Tennessee, and Louisville, Kentucky. In the epicentral area, the ground surface was described as in great convulsion with sand and water ejected tens of feet into the air.

Lamar, MS 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Dec 16

Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Showers before 9am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 9am and 3pm, then showers after 3pm. High near 61. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Light south southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the evening.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Sunny, with a high near 61. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Monday Dec 22

Day: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

About Lamar, MS

Lamar is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Benton County, Mississippi, United States. It is located along Mississippi Highway 7 in western Benton County. Lamar has a post office with the ZIP code 38642. The nearly abandoned Mississippi Central Railroad runs through Lamar, and is only used rarely for freight trafficking. It was first named as a CDP in the 2020 Census which listed a population of 39.

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