Location & Surroundings
Franklin is a settlement in Mississippi, United States, at 55 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Natchez, 33 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 1520 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Crosby Municipal Airport, 15 km away.
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
31° 25' 18" N, 91° 5' 53" W
- Elevation 55 m (DEM: 57 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 18 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:13
- Sunrise 06:48
- Sunset 19:10
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Franklin
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Franklin, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 35.0 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 535 W/m2.
Temperature
29.3 C
Wind
1.6 m/s S (161 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
56 %
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 | 29.3 | 1.6 | 161 | 66 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 1.9 | 153 | 78 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 1.8 | 109 | 82 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.0 | 3.2 | 107 | 39 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 534.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.7 | 2.0 | 101 | 56 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 406.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 2.0 | 142 | 84 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 1.8 | 97 | 93 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.3 | 3.6 | 87 | 34 | 1,022.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 542.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.9 | 2.2 | 91 | 51 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 538.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 1.9 | 166 | 80 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 0.5 | 303 | 84 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.5 | 2.1 | 85 | 32 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 542.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.5 | 1.5 | 98 | 50 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 532.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Franklin?
Now 29.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 35.0 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 535 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 Franklin today?
Sunrise around 06:48 and sunset around 19:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Franklin?
Local time is 06:13. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Franklin?
Franklin is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Franklin?
Elevation about 55 m. DEM 57 m.
Where is Franklin located?
It is at 31.42156, -91.09816 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Franklin in?
It is in United States.