Location & Surroundings
Handsboro is a settlement in Mississippi, United States, at 9 m elevation. The nearest larger town is West Gulfport, 6 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 1445 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, 4 km away.
Also known as: Buena Vista · Handsborough
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
30° 23' 55" N, 89° 1' 37" W
- Elevation 9 m (DEM: 11 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 892 p/km²
- Built-up 19.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:56
- Sunrise 06:41
- Sunset 18:59
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
- Handsboro Presbyterian Church
- Gulf Coast Community Church
- Handsboro Baptist Church
- First Missionary Baptist Church
- Gaywood Campground and Recreational Vehicle Park
- Baywood Campground and Recreational Vehicle Park
- Riley Chapel United Methodist Church
- Saint Francis Anglican Church
- Cowan Road Field
- Gulfport Fire Department Station 6
Alternate Names
Weather in Handsboro
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Handsboro, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 30.8 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 565 W/m2.
Temperature
27.1 C
Wind
3.0 m/s E (111 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,020.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 27.1 | 3.0 | 111 | 60 | 1,020.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 2.8 | 37 | 71 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 3.4 | 54 | 73 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.8 | 3.3 | 112 | 49 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 565.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 2.8 | 156 | 66 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 514.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 0.7 | 299 | 73 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 2.1 | 8 | 79 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.1 | 1.7 | 166 | 48 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 559.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.9 | 3.6 | 198 | 67 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 507.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.6 | 1.2 | 210 | 77 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 2.0 | 308 | 81 | 1,014.2 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 5 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.5 | 1.4 | 160 | 49 | 1,013.6 | 0.27 / 0.42 | 20 | 548.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.2 | 2.9 | 186 | 74 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 33 | 366.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Handsboro?
Now 27.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 30.8 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 565 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 Handsboro today?
Sunrise around 06:41 and sunset around 18:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Handsboro?
Local time is 05:56. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Handsboro?
Handsboro is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Handsboro?
Elevation about 9 m. DEM 11 m.
Where is Handsboro located?
It is at 30.39853, -89.02698 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Handsboro in?
It is in United States.