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

Today's forecast for Pocahontas shows a high of 56 degrees and a low of 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

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

The 7-day forecast for Pocahontas shows highs from 53 to 71 degrees and lows from 37 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Pocahontas, MS this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Pocahontas this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (30% chance), Thursday (80% chance), Sunday (20% chance).

How accurate is the Pocahontas weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Pocahontas 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.

Pocahontas, MS Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions

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59°F
Feels Like 59°F

Humidity 30% Dew Point 28°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.17 in.

Solar Rad 271 w/m² Visibility 10 mi.

Report from a NOAA weather station 16.1 mi. SE of central Pocahontas
at 1:54 PM Tue, Dec 16, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

TueDec 16

WedDec 17

30%

ThuDec 18

80%

FriDec 19

SatDec 20

SunDec 21

20%

MonDec 22

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Significant warming trend with high temperatures climbing from 56°F to 71°F, reaching a high of 71°F. Some rain possible with at least 3 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 5°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 60°F with lows around 38°F.

This Date in Weather History

1941 - Only two women were employed by the Weather Bureau. By 1945, more than 900 women are employed by the Weather Bureau as observers and forecasters, as a result of filling positions of men during World War II. Eleven days after Pearl Harbor, the Army requested that all weather broadcasts be discontinued. The fear was that the enemy would use this information to plan an attack on the United States.

Pocahontas, MS 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind around 5 mph.

Night: Cloudy, with a low around 40. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Night: A slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 53. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 70. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Sunny, with a high near 53. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.

Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 71.

About Pocahontas, MS

Pocahontas is an unincorporated community located in northern Hinds County, Mississippi on U.S. Route 49. It is located 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Flora and 9 miles (14 km) north of Jackson and part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area. Pocahontas has a ZIP code 39072.

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