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Perkinston
is a small community located in Stone County in south-central Mississippi. It's part of the Gulfport-Biloxi metropolitan statistical area. Established in 1880, Perkinston is the oldest settlement in Stone County. The village is about five miles south of the town of Wiggins. Each spring, Wiggins sponsors a two-day event called Pine Hill Days, or the Pine Hill Festival. It includes an arts & crafts fair, a farmer's market, live music, antique vehicle displays, games for children, food and more. Perkinston is a short drive to the adjoining cities of Gulfport-Biloxi. The Mississippi Gulf Coast was ranked as one of the top three "up and coming" destinations in North America by Foders/ASTA Annual Hot Spot Survey. The area is also home to several casinos, and many historical attractions such as the Biloxi Lighthouse, constructed in 1848. Museums, art galleries, unique shops, stately homes and architecture; plus some of the very best restaurants featuring Cajun seafood this side of the Mississippi River can be found here. Recreational activities include golf, swimming, boating, fishing, sailing, windsurfing, beachcombing and crabbing. Perkinston is near the De Soto National Forest which offers year-round activities such as fishing, canoeing, camping and hiking.
Surrounding areas: Wiggins, Mississippi (5.3 mi), Poplarville, Mississippi (23.9 mi), Lumberton, Mississippi (24.0 mi), D'iberville, Mississippi (28.6 mi), St Martin, Mississippi (28.7 mi), Gulfport, Mississippi (28.8 mi), Long Beach, Mississippi (29.8 mi)
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Perkinston Vacation Rentals
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Perkinston Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Crystal Inn | 9379 Canal Rd | Gulfport, MS | 24.9 mi. | (228) 822-9600 | | Days Inn - Gulfport | 15250 Poole St | Gulfport, MS | 25.1 mi. | (228) 864-5135 | | Econo Lodge - Gulfport | 9265 Canal St | Gulfport, MS | 25.1 mi. | (228) 863-9910 | | Days Inn | 15520 Poole St | Gulfport, MS | 25.2 mi. | (228) 864-5135 | | Travelodge Biloxi | 11991 Bobby Eleuterius Blvd | Biloxi, MS | 26.6 mi. | (228) 396-4488 | | Quality Inn | 111969 Bobby Eleuterius Blvd | D'iberville, MS | 26.7 mi. | (228) 396-0100 | | Beaujolais Villas Condominiums - Biloxi | 11263 Gorenflo Rd | Biloxi, MS | 27.4 mi. | (228) 396-1004 | | The Royal Gulf Apartments | 190 Gateway Dr | Biloxi, MS | 28.1 mi. | (228) 385-7800 | | Super 8 | 10226 Rodriguez St | Diberville, MS | 28.2 mi. | (228) 396-2110 | | Martinique | 15807 Lemoyne Blvd | Biloxi, MS | 28.3 mi. | (228) 396-9011 | | Best Western Cypress Creek | 7921 Lamar Poole Rd | Biloxi, MS | 28.4 mi. | (228) 875-7111 | | Comfort Inn | 7827 Lamar Poole Rd | Biloxi, MS | 28.4 mi. | (228) 818-0300 | | Howard Johnson Exp Inn | 10226 Rodriguez St | Biloxi, MS | 28.4 mi. | (228) 396-2110 | | Suburban Lodges Of America | 10221 Rodriguez St | Biloxi, MS | 28.4 mi. | (800) 951-7829 | | Comfort Inn | 1034 Beach Dr | Gulfport, MS | 28.4 mi. | (228) 896-7436 | | Ramada LTD Suite - Ocean Springs | 8015 Tucker Rd | Ocean Springs, MS | 28.4 mi. | (800) 273-6232 | | South Palm Villas | 15312 Lemoyne Blvd | Biloxi, MS | 28.5 mi. | (228) 396-1955 | | The Balmoral Inn | 120 Balmoral Ave | Biloxi, MS | 28.5 mi. | (228) 388-6776 | | Super 8 Motel - Ocean Springs | 13838 Wilfred Seymour Rd | Ocean Springs, MS | 28.5 mi. | (228) 875-2288 | | Country Inn & Suites | 13900 Wilfred Seymour Rd | Vancleave, MS | 28.5 mi. | (228) 818-0901 | | Travelodge | 11991 Bobby Fleuterius Blvd | D'iberville, MS | 28.6 mi. | (
) - | | Biloxi Beach Front Hotel At Coliseum | 2400 Beach Blvd | Biloxi, MS | 28.7 mi. | (800) 441-0882 | | Gulfport Beachfront Hotel | 1600 E Beach Blvd | Gulfport, MS | 28.7 mi. | (228) 864-4310 | | Best Western Seaway Inn | 9475 Hwy 49 | Gulfport, MS | 28.8 mi. | (228) 864-0050 | | Casino Beach Resorts Inc - Gulfport | 4410 W BCH Blvd | Gulfport, MS | 28.8 mi. | (228) 868-4969 | | Comfort Inn - Gulfport | 9343 Hwy 49 | Gulfport, MS | 28.8 mi. | (228) 863-5500 | | Fairfield Inn By Marriott | 15151 Turkey CRK Dr | Gulfport, MS | 28.8 mi. | (985) 893-9339 | | Grand Casino - Gulfport Hotel | 3215 West BCH Boulvard | Gulfport, MS | 28.8 mi. | (228) 870-7200 | | Gulf View Resort - Gulfport | 30 E BCH Blvd | Gulfport, MS | 28.8 mi. | (228) 822-0055 | | Hampton Inn - Gulfport | 9445 Hwy 49 | Gulfport, MS | 28.8 mi. | (228) 868-3300 | | Holiday Inn Airport | 9415 Hwy 49 | Gulfport, MS | 28.8 mi. | (228) 868-8200 | | Motel 6 - Gulfport | US 49 | Gulfport, MS | 28.8 mi. | (228) 863-1890 | | Quality Inn Gulfport | 9435 Hwy 49 | Gulfport, MS | 28.8 mi. | (228) 864-7222 | | Ramada Limited Oceanfront - Gulfport | 960 East BCH Blvd | Gulfport, MS | 28.8 mi. | (228) 896-5555 | | Ramada Ltd Gulfport | 9375 Hwy 49 | Gulfport, MS | 28.8 mi. | (228) 868-8500 | | Super 8 Motel - Gulfport | 826 BCH Dr | Gulfport, MS | 28.8 mi. | (628) 896-7515 | | Villager Premier Gulfport Airport | 9145 Hwy 49 | Gulfport, MS | 28.8 mi. | (228) 214-0320 | | Hampton Inn - Biloxi | 13921 Big Ridge Rd | Biloxi, MS | 28.9 mi. | (228) 872-6370 | | Southwind Resort - Biloxi | 15300 Dismuke Rd | Biloxi, MS | 28.9 mi. | (228) 392-1972 | | Treasure Bay Casino Resort - Biloxi | 1980 Beach Blvd | Biloxi, MS | 29.0 mi. | (228) 385-1777 |
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Perkinston Weather & Climate
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The southern coast of Mississippi has a tropical climate that is defined by the Gulf of Mexico. Winters are short and mild and summers are long and humid. Winter temperatures average in the upper 50s. Summer temperatures range from the lower 80s in May to the mid 90s by August. The humidity makes it seem much hotter at times. Rain can fall anytime of the year, and thunderstorms are possible in the summertime. Average annual rainfall is 62 inches. Snowfall is rare. During the spring and fall months, temperatures are usually very pleasant with lots of sunshine. Mississippi lies in the path of hurricanes moving northward from the Gulf of Mexico during the late summer and fall.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
60°F |
37°F |
6.23 in. |
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| February |
64°F |
39°F |
5.90 in. |
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| March |
71°F |
46°F |
6.78 in. |
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| April |
77°F |
53°F |
5.30 in. |
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| May |
84°F |
61°F |
5.18 in. |
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| June |
90°F |
67°F |
4.44 in. |
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| July |
91°F |
70°F |
6.34 in. |
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| August |
91°F |
70°F |
5.10 in. |
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| September |
88°F |
65°F |
5.68 in. |
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| October |
80°F |
54°F |
2.79 in. |
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| November |
70°F |
45°F |
5.20 in. |
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| December |
63°F |
39°F |
5.52 in. |
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Perkinston Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Gulfport Biloxi International airport (GPT) located about 26 miles south of Perkinston in Gulfport / Biloxi, Mississippi, the Stennis International airport (HSA) located approximately 34 miles southwest of Perkinston in Bay St Louis, Mississippi, the Mobile Regional airport (MOB) located roughly 53 miles east of Perkinston in Mobile, Alabama, and finally the Mobile Downtown airport (BFM) located around 64 miles east of Perkinston in Mobile, Alabama.
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Perkinston Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Fun Time USA | Gulfport | MS | 28.8 mi. | | | Fun Time USA | Biloxi | MS | 30.6 mi. | | | Magic Golf-Biloxi Beach Park | Biloxi | MS | 30.6 mi. | | | City Park Carousel Gardens | New Orleans | LA | 79.9 mi. | | | Six Flags New Orleans | New Orleans | LA | 79.9 mi. | | | Celebration Station | Metairie | LA | 84.1 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Atwood Water Park | Monticello | MS | 78.3 mi. | | | Waterville | Gulf Shores | AL | 93.2 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Pearl River Golf Club | Poplarville | MS | 23.6 mi. | | | Hillsdale Golf Course | Lumberton | MS | 23.9 mi. | | | Pine Creek Golf Club | Purvis | MS | 29.2 mi. | | | Great Southern | Gulfport | MS | 29.3 mi. | | | Gulfport Par 3 | Gulfport | MS | 29.3 mi. | | | Tramark Golf Club | Gulfport | MS | 29.3 mi. | | | Windance Country Club | Gulfport | MS | 29.3 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Paul B Johnson State Park | | MS | 25.5 mi. | | | Gulf Marine State Park | | MS | 32.0 mi. | | | Fort Maurepas State park | | MS | 32.5 mi. | | | Buccaneer State Park | | MS | 39.3 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| George E. Ohr Arts and Cultural Center | Biloxi | MS | 30.6 mi. | (Art) | | Walter Anderson Museum of Art | Ocean Springs | MS | 31.6 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Aquarium of the Americas | New Orleans | LA | 79.9 mi. | | | Audubon Park and Zoological Garden | New Orleans | LA | 79.9 mi. | |
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