Gulfport, Mississippi Weather
Gulfport, Mississippi — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Gulfport, Harrison County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Gulfport. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Gulfport is published on the Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (KGPT) page, 5 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Gulfport have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Gulfport: Keesler Air Force Base (KBIX) 17 km · Ocean Springs Airport (K5R2) 33 km · Stennis International Airport (KHSA) 35 km · Dean Griffin Memorial Airport (KM24) 53 km · Trent Lott International Airport (KPQL) 55 km
Conditions reported at KGPT describe the airfield itself. Weather 5 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Gulfport specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Gulfport, Mississippi
Gulfport, a jewel on Mississippi's Gulf Coast, unfolds with a geography shaped by the shimmering expanse of the Mississippi Sound and the gentle, sandy terrain that slopes toward its waters. It lies 12.5 miles west of Biloxi, MS (from Biloxi, MS: bearing 261°T), and is situated 3.8 miles east-north-east of Long Beach. Its history is as layered as the sediment deposited by the slow-moving rivers that feed the bay, a narrative of early settlements drawn by the promise of maritime trade and fertile land. The economy of Gulfport has long been intertwined with the ebb and flow of these coastal industries, from its roots in timber and agriculture to its modern embrace of tourism and the bustling port that serves as a vital artery for commerce. The air here often carries the briny tang of the sea, a constant reminder of the natural forces that have both blessed and challenged this resilient community. The cultural character of Gulfport is one of easygoing hospitality, a spirit that seems to absorb the warmth of the abundant southern sun and the languid rhythm of coastal life. While the grand Beau Rivage Resort and Casino draws visitors with its lively energy, the quieter charms of the Gulfport Dragway and the Mississippi Aquarium offer glimpses into the local passions. The city's connection to the water is a defining feature, with its beaches and harbors serving as focal points for recreation and daily life, much like the steady, reliable current of the nearby waterways. Though no major universities call Gulfport home, its proximity to larger institutions and its own vibrant community life foster a distinct sense of place, a place where the echoes of history are as palpable as the sea breeze.
Live animated radar for Gulfport and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi |
| Coordinates | 30.36742°N, 89.092816°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 39501, 39502, 39503, 39505, 39506 |
| Area Code | 228 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Gulfport, Mississippi Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Gulfport, Mississippi, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Gulfport includes coordinates 30.367420°N, 89.092816°W, situated in Harrison County. ZIP code 39501, 39502, 39503, 39505, 39506. Telephone area code: 228. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
