Prentiss Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions

Prentiss is a small town located in Jefferson Davis County in south-central Mississippi. The population is around 1,200 full-time residents. Prentiss is within easy driving distance to the state capital of Jackson and the beaches of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. For recreation, Prentiss is located on the Longleaf Trace, which was Mississippi's first recreational rail trail. Longleaf Trace is a 41-mile-long hiking and biking trail that meanders through lush forests, crosses live streams, passes by scenic lakes and through small towns. The course is relatively flat and November is the peak month for fall foliage along the Trace. It's one of the longest rail-trails in the United States. Also, located just 3 miles south of Prentiss is Lake Jefferson Davis, known for its fishing of largemouth bass and bluegill. Boating and camping are also available at Lake Jeff Davis. Special events in the town of Prentiss include the Annual Run for The Roses 5K Run/Walk and the Longleaf Trace Birthday Challenge. Held the second Saturday in November, the challenge is to run, walk, bike, roller blade or wheelchair your age in kilometers on the Longleaf Trace. Entrants may start any time during the day, but should schedule their "challenge" no later than 4:00 p.m. There is no entry fee, but donations are greatly appreciated. Custom medallions are presented to the first 300 individuals who complete their challenge, and free entertainment begins at 4:00 p.m. in Gateway Park. Birthday cake is available for all participants.

Surrounding areas: Jefferson Davis Lake, Mississippi (2.9 mi), Mt Olive, Mississippi (16.8 mi), Seminary, Mississippi (21.9 mi), Columbia, Mississippi (24.0 mi), D'Lo, Mississippi (26.8 mi), Wesson, Mississippi (32.0 mi), West Hattiesburg, Mississippi (34.8 mi)

Prentiss Vacation Rentals

Prentiss Hotels and Resorts


Hotels & Motels
Best Western Collins Inn & Suites	8 Grandview Dr	Collins, MS	18.6 mi.	(601) 765-0800
Days Inn - Collins	Hwy 49 North	Collins, MS	18.6 mi.	(601) 765-6531
Comfort Inn	5441 Simpson Hwy 28 W	Magee, MS	20.6 mi.	(601) 849-2300
Super 8 Motel	1471 Simpson Hwy 49	Magee, MS	20.6 mi.	(601) 849-2049
Comfort Inn	820 Hwy 98 Byp	Columbia, MS	24.9 mi.	(601) 731-9955

Prentiss Weather & Climate

Southern Mississippi has a semi-tropical climate. This part of the state that's in close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico tends to be humid with lots of rainfall, and very little difference between summer and winter conditions. Average rainfall per year is 56 to 60 inches, with well over 180 days of sunshine annually. Snowfall is rare in southern Mississippi. Tropical storms and hurricanes are possible in late summer and fall. However, plenty of warning time is generally given for these types of storms. The comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is 26 out of 100, with a higher number being more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	58°F	34°F	6.29 in.	-
February	62°F	37°F	5.10 in.	-
March	70°F	44°F	6.76 in.	-
April	77°F	50°F	6.01 in.	-
May	84°F	59°F	4.81 in.	-
June	90°F	66°F	3.99 in.	-
July	92°F	69°F	4.28 in.	-
August	92°F	69°F	3.36 in.	-
September	87°F	63°F	3.81 in.	-
October	78°F	50°F	3.79 in.	-
November	68°F	42°F	4.84 in.	-
December	60°F	36°F	5.59 in.	-

Prentiss Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Hattiesburg Laurel Regional airport (PIB) located about 32 miles southeast of Prentiss in Laurel Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Hesler Noble Field (LUL) located approximately 41 miles east of Prentiss in Laurel, Mississippi, the Bobby L Chain Municipal airport (HBG) located roughly 42 miles southeast of Prentiss in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and finally the Jackson International airport (JAN) located around 50 miles north of Prentiss in Jackson, Mississippi.

Prentiss Attractions


Amusement and Theme Parks
Exchange Club Park	Brookhaven	MS	33.8 mi.

Water Parks
Atwood Water Park	Monticello	MS	14.5 mi.
Blue Bayou Water Park	Baton Rouge	LA	110.0 mi.

Golf Courses
Okatoma Golf Club	Collins	MS	18.9 mi.
Simpson County Country Club	Magee	MS	20.4 mi.

Museums
Mississippi Museum of Art	Jackson	MS	51.8 mi.	(Art)

Zoos and Aquariums
Jackson Zoological Park	Jackson	MS	51.8 mi.
Greater Baton Rouge Zoo	Baton Rouge	LA	110.0 mi.
Aquarium of the Americas	New Orleans	LA	114.3 mi.
Audubon Park and Zoological Garden	New Orleans	LA	114.3 mi.

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