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Average Daily Temp
Month
High
Low
January
13°C
0°C
February
16°C
2°C
March
21°C
7°C
April
25°C
10°C
May
29°C
15°C
June
32°C
19°C
July
33°C
21°C
August
33°C
20°C
September
30°C
17°C
October
25°C
10°C
November
20°C
5°C
December
15°C
2°C
 
 
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Attractions

  • Mississippi Museum of Natural Science - Life-size habitat displays reveal the rich diversity of Mississippi's living heritage. A 100,000-gallon aquarium system houses over 200 species of native fishes, reptiles, amphibians, and aquatic invertebrates. A 1,700-square foot greenhouse provides a home for alligators, turtles, fish, and a lush native plant garden. The facility also offers over 2.5 miles of walking trails.


  • Rainwater Observatory and Planetarium - The Observatory, the largest in the state, has 16 telescopes plus other optical instruments. These instruments are spread out on our fenced-in hilltop site, which is open, by appointment, to both individuals and groups. The Planetarium, which seats 50 people, is used primarily as a sky orientation device and for slide presentations.


  • Rapids Water Park - Mississippi's biggest water park with rides for the whole family including surf's up wave pool, raging rapids waterslides, pirate's cove kid's pool, lazy river ride, arcade and lots more

  • Hattiesburg Zoo - The Hattiesburg Zoo is nestled in a grove of oak and pine trees. The 40 acre park houses a 21 acre zoological garden. The zoo exhibits prairie dogs, Siberian Tigers, Lemurs, and more. The Hattiesburg Zoo also offers a carousel, gift shop, train and more.

  • Delta Blues Museum - Fans of this original music form will enjoy video, photographs, sound/slide shows, life-size figure of Muddy Waters, the 'All Shook Up' exhibit, live blues music, and BB King's guitar - 'Lucille.

  • Elvis Presley Birthplace - Where it all began...The Birthplace of Elvis Presley in Tupelo, Mississippi is the only location in the world where you can see, feel and touch where the King of Rock & Roll began his musical journey.

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