Ridgeland, Mississippi Weather
Ridgeland, Mississippi — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Ridgeland, Madison County.
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About Ridgeland, Mississippi
Ridgeland unfolds across the gentle hills and fertile plains of Madison County, a place where the humid breath of the Deep South meets a landscape shaped by slow-moving waters and ancient trees. It lies 2.5 miles south-south-west of Madison, MS (from Madison, MS: bearing 203°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-north-east of Jackson. Here, the land slopes with a soft grace, not dramatic rises but a subtle swell that hints at hidden creeks and well-watered hollows. Towering pines, their needles whispering in the constant breeze, stand sentinel over a verdant tapestry of mixed hardwoods, their shade a welcome balm during the long, sun-drenched afternoons. The air itself carries the scent of damp earth and blooming magnolias, a fragrance that clings to the senses long after one departs, and the quality of light as dusk descends, a molten gold seeping through the branches, imbues the very air with a quiet, contemplative beauty. The history of Ridgeland is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the strategic placement along pathways of commerce and settlement that have long defined this part of Mississippi. Its economy, once primarily agrarian, now thrives on a blend of retail, service industries, and a growing presence in light manufacturing, a testament to its adaptability and foresight. This evolution is palpable in the town's rhythm, a steady pulse that balances the conveniences of modern life with the enduring echoes of its past. The nearby Ross Barnett Reservoir, a vast expanse of water that shimmers under the Mississippi sun, offers not just recreational opportunities but also serves as a vital ecological feature, influencing the local climate and providing a habitat for a rich diversity of wildlife, a living reminder of the natural forces that continue to shape Ridgeland.
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| Location | Ridgeland, Madison County, Mississippi |
| Coordinates | 32.428476°N, 90.132309°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 38655, 39705, 39157 |
| Area Code | 662, 601 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Ridgeland, Mississippi Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ridgeland, Mississippi, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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 Ridgeland includes coordinates 32.428476°N, 90.132309°W, situated in Madison County. ZIP code 38655, 39705, 39157. Telephone area code: 662, 601. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.
