Location & Surroundings
Damascus is a settlement in Mississippi, United States, at 129 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Forest, 23 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 1315 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is G. V. Montgomery Airport, 24 km away.
Also known as: Chamascus
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
32° 33' 20" N, 89° 23' 18" W
- Elevation 129 m (DEM: 135 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:09
- Sunrise 07:10
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 1 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Damascus
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Damascus, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.5 to 26.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 439 W/m2.
Temperature
15.4 C
Wind
1.7 m/s E (110 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,022.6 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 15.4 | 1.7 | 110 | 47 | 1,022.6 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.5 | 1.8 | 97 | 57 | 1,023.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.2 | 2.4 | 103 | 24 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 438.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.4 | 2.1 | 94 | 40 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 366.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.0 | 2.3 | 118 | 51 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.5 | 1.9 | 102 | 52 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.3 | 2.6 | 88 | 27 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 429.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.5 | 2.1 | 72 | 47 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 349.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.1 | 2.0 | 81 | 65 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.8 | 2.1 | 76 | 66 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 3.4 | 101 | 48 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 168.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 2.1 | 78 | 66 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 247.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.0 | 2.2 | 101 | 73 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Damascus?
Now 15.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.5 to 26.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 439 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Damascus today?
Sunrise around 07:10 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 02m.
What is the local time in Damascus?
Local time is 08:09. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Damascus?
Damascus is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Damascus?
Elevation about 129 m. DEM 135 m.
Where is Damascus located?
It is at 32.55542, -89.38840 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Damascus in?
It is in United States.