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Meridian
is located in Lauderdale County in east-central Mississippi. It's the sixth-largest city in the state, with a population of 40,921 as of 2013. Meridian is a lovely town, known for years for its arts and cultural organizations. The city is home to the Riley Center, the Meridian Museum of Art, the Meridian Little Theatre, and the Meridian Symphony Orchestra. One of the first art organizations in the city, The Meridian Art League, was established in February 1933. Jimmie Rodgers, known as the "Father of Country Music," was born here and Highland Park houses a museum that displays memorabilia of his life and career. The park is also home to the Highland Park Dentzel Carousel, a National Historic Landmark and the only two-row stationary Dentzel menagerie in existence in the world. In addition, Around Town Carousels Abound is a public arts project of 62 colorful carousel horses found around town, designed and painted by local artists. Another major attraction in Meridian is its lakes and parks. Bonita Lakes is a 3,300-acre park that includes 3 lakes, Long Creek Reservoir and Lakeview Golf Course. You'll also find hiking trails, equestrian trails, picnic facilities and pavilions, boat ramps, paddle boats and fishing at Bonita Lakes. Lake Okatibbee is another beautiful 3,800-acre lake for boating, fishing, swimming and water-skiing. Since 1992, Meridian has been host of the State Games of Mississippi, a state-wide annual multi-sport event modeled after the Olympic Games. Other attractions in Meridian are Dunn's Falls, the Causeyville General Store and much more.
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Meridian Vacation Rentals
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Meridian Hotels and Resorts
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| Astro Motel - Meridian | 2101 S Frontage Rd | Meridian, MS | | (601) 693-4631 | | Baymont Inn & Suites - Meridian | 1400 Roebuck Dr | Meridian, MS | | (601) 693-2300 | | Best Western Inn - Meridian | 2219 S Frontage Rd | Meridian, MS | | (601) 693-3210 | | Budget 8 Motel Meridian | 2325 S Frontage Rd | Meridian, MS | | (601) 693-3461 | | Comfort Inn - Meridian | 701 Bonita LKS Dr | Meridian, MS | | (601) 693-1200 | | Days Inn - Meridian | 145 US Hwy 80 East | Meridian, MS | | (601) 483-3817 | | Econo Lodge - Meridian | 2405 South Frontage Rd | Meridian, MS | | (601) 693-9393 | | Econo Lodge Ne - Meridian | 109 US Hwy 11 & 80 E | Meridian, MS | | (601) 485-3254 | | Hampton Inn - Meridian | 113 US Hwy 11 & 80 | Meridian, MS | | (601) 483-3000 | | Hilton Garden Inn Meridian | 109 Us Hwy 11 & 80 | Meridian, MS | | (601) 485-3506 | | Holiday Inn - Meridian South | Hwy 45 S | Meridian, MS | | (601) 693-4521 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites | 1399 Roebuck Dr | Meridian, MS | | (601) 581-4777 | | Holiday Inn Northeast - Meridian | 111 US Hwy 11 & 80 | Meridian, MS | | (601) 485-5101 | | Howard Johnson Inn | 110 Hwy 11 & 80 E | Meridian, MS | | (601) 483-8281 | | Jameson Inn - Meridian MS | 524 Bonita Lakes | Meridian, MS | | (601) 483-3315 | | Jameson Inns (76443- Meridian | 524 Bonita LKS Cir | Meridian, MS | | (601) 483-3315 | | M & R Of Meridian Inc Dba - Howard Johnson | 613 Hwy 80 E | Meridian, MS | | (601) 483-8281 | | Microtel Inn & Suites Meridian | 518 Bonita Lakes Dr | Meridian, MS | | (601) 553-8100 | | Motel 6 - Meridian | S Frontage Rd | Meridian, MS | | (601) 482-1182 | | Quality Inn | 1401 Roebuck Dr | Meridian, MS | | (601) 693-4521 | | Ramada Limited Meridian | 2915 Saint Paul St | Meridian, MS | | (601) 485-2722 | | Rodeway Inn | 146 Hwy 11 & 80 | Meridian, MS | | (800) 228-2000 | | Sleep Inn - Meridian | 1301 Hamilton Ave | Meridian, MS | | (601) 485-4646 | | Western Motel | 135 Us Hwy 80 E | Meridian, MS | | (601) 485-5000 | | Days Inn | 17700 State Hwy 17 | York, AL | 25.2 mi. | (205) 392-9675 | | Days Inn - Newton | 261 Eastside Dr | Newton, MS | 27.0 mi. | (601) 683-3361 |
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Meridian Weather & Climate
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East-central Mississippi , near the Alabama border, has a humid, subtropical climate with hot, muggy summers and mild, rainy winters. This region is one of the rainiest in the United States. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. Snowfall is rare. Tropical storms and hurricanes are quite common off the Gulf of Mexico, and bring high winds and torrential rains. The coast of Mississippi receives the worst of these types of storms, however, Tornadoes are another possibility. The most common months for tornadoes are March, April and November, although they can occur anytime in the year. They generally take a southwest to northeast path across the state. Summertime humidity is one of the worst weather offenders.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
57°F |
34°F |
5.92 in. |
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| February |
62°F |
37°F |
5.35 in. |
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| March |
70°F |
44°F |
6.93 in. |
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| April |
77°F |
50°F |
5.62 in. |
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| May |
83°F |
59°F |
4.87 in. |
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| June |
90°F |
66°F |
3.99 in. |
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| July |
92°F |
70°F |
5.45 in. |
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| August |
92°F |
69°F |
3.34 in. |
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| September |
88°F |
64°F |
3.64 in. |
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| October |
78°F |
51°F |
3.28 in. |
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| November |
68°F |
42°F |
4.95 in. |
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| December |
60°F |
37°F |
5.31 in. |
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Meridian Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Key Field (MEI) located about 3 miles southwest of Meridian, Hesler Noble Field (LUL) located approximately 55 miles southwest of Meridian in Laurel, Mississippi, the Hattiesburg Laurel Regional airport (PIB) located roughly 72 miles southwest of Meridian in Laurel Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the George M Bryan airport (STF) located around 74 miles north of Meridian in Starkville, Mississippi, and finally the Golden Triangle Regional airport (GTR) located about 75 miles north of Meridian in Columbus West Point Starkville, Mississippi.
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Meridian Attractions
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| | | Water Parks |
| Atwood Water Park | Monticello | MS | 99.5 mi. | | | Guin Waterpark | Guin | AL | 119.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Lakeview Golf Course | Meridian | MS | | | | Okatibbee Creek Golf Center | Meridian | MS | | | | Delta State University Golf Club | Cleveland | MS | 27.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Clarkco State Park | | MS | 19.0 mi. | |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Jackson Zoological Park | Jackson | MS | 86.6 mi. | |
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