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Soso
is a small community located in Jones County in southern Mississippi. The population is approximately 370 residents. Soso is near the larger town of Laurel in Jones County. Both are part of the region known as the Pine Belt. Soso contains one grocery store, two dollar stores, one restaurant (Mrs. Rees Grill), and two gas stations. Several churches are located in the area. The area around Soso is lovely with grand old oaks and historic homes and plantations. Nearby Laurel offers Mississippi's oldest art museum, the Lauren Roger Museum of Art. The city of Laurel has also become known as a prime retirement town, and has the distinction of being one of only 21 Certified Retirement Cities in the state of Mississippi. It was rated on affordable cost of living, low taxes, low crime rate, access to quality medical care, recreation, educational and cultural opportunities, and on being a warm and welcoming community. Laurel offers several hotels and motels and a wide range of restaurants. Whether you're looking for fine dining, fast food or a casual bar & grill, Laurel has it, along with warm, efficient service.
Surrounding areas: Laurel, Mississippi (9.5 mi), Seminary, Mississippi (18.8 mi), Mt Olive, Mississippi (22.4 mi), Hattiesburg, Mississippi (29.7 mi), Pachuta, Mississippi (30.1 mi), West Hattiesburg, Mississippi (30.8 mi), Richton, Mississippi (34.4 mi)
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Soso Vacation Rentals
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Soso Hotels and Resorts
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| Hotels & Motels |
Econo Lodge - Laurel | 123 N 16TH Ave | Laurel, MS | 8.5 mi. | (601) 428-4242 | Super 8 Motel | 123 Sixteen Ave N | Laural, MS | 8.8 mi. | (601) 426-6585 | Comfort Suites - Laurel | 1820 Jefferson St | Laurel, MS | 8.8 mi. | (601) 422-0500 | Holiday Inn Express - Laurel | 1608 Jefferson St | Laurel, MS | 8.9 mi. | (601) 422-0500 | Hampton Inn | 309 S 16th Ave | Laurel, MS | 9.1 mi. | (601) 425-4455 | Quality Inn | 305 S 16TH Ave | Laurel, MS | 9.1 mi. | (601) 428-4242 | Ramada Inn Conference Center | 1105 Sawmill Rd | Laurel, MS | 9.4 mi. | (601) 649-9100 | Best Western Ellisville Inn | 1102 Hwy 29 North | Ellisville, MS | 11.5 mi. | (601) 477-8082 | Best Western Collins Inn & Suites | 8 Grandview Dr | Collins, MS | 18.2 mi. | (601) 765-0800 | Days Inn - Collins | Hwy 49 North | Collins, MS | 18.2 mi. | (601) 765-6531 | Comfort Inn | 5441 Simpson Hwy 28 W | Magee, MS | 26.7 mi. | (601) 849-2300 | Super 8 Motel | 1471 Simpson Hwy 49 | Magee, MS | 28.2 mi. | (601) 849-2049 | Baymont Inn & Suites | 123 PLZ Dr | Hattiesburg, MS | 29.7 mi. | (601) 264-8380 | Best Western Northgate Inn - Hattiesburg | Hwy 49 | Hattiesburg, MS | 29.7 mi. | (601) 268-8816 | Candlewood Suites | 9 Gateway Dr | Hattiesburg, MS | 29.7 mi. | (601) 264-9666 | Comfort Inn - Hattiesburg | 6595 Hwy 49 N | Hattiesburg, MS | 29.7 mi. | (601) 268-2170 | Comfort Inn University | 6541 Hwy 49 N | Hattiesburg, MS | 29.7 mi. | (601) 264-1881 | Days Inn - Hattiesburg | 6518 U S Hwy 49 | Hattiesburg, MS | 29.7 mi. | (800) 325-2525 | Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites | 10 Gateway Dr | Hattiesburg, MS | 29.7 mi. | (601) 296-0302 | Howard Johnson Inn - Hattiesburg | 6553 U S Hwy 49N | Hattiesburg, MS | 29.7 mi. | (601) 268-2251 | Laquinta | 6563 Hwy 49 N | Hattiesburg, MS | 29.7 mi. | (601) 268-2850 | Motel 6 - Hattiesburg | 6508 Hwy N | Hattiesburg, MS | 29.7 mi. | (601) 544-6096 | Quality Inn - Hattiesburg | 6528 Hwy 49 N | Hattiesburg, MS | 29.7 mi. | (601) 544-4530 | Super 8 | 6529 Us Hwy 49N | Hattiesburg, MS | 29.7 mi. | (601) 264-2885 | Sun Suites Of Hattiesburg | 121 W Park Dr | Hattiesburg, MS | 29.8 mi. | (601) 271-9005 |
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Soso Weather & Climate
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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.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
January |
57°F |
35°F |
6.32 in. |
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February |
61°F |
38°F |
4.59 in. |
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March |
69°F |
45°F |
6.10 in. |
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April |
75°F |
52°F |
5.19 in. |
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May |
82°F |
60°F |
5.23 in. |
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June |
88°F |
67°F |
3.96 in. |
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July |
91°F |
71°F |
5.42 in. |
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August |
90°F |
70°F |
4.16 in. |
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September |
86°F |
64°F |
4.28 in. |
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October |
77°F |
52°F |
3.28 in. |
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November |
67°F |
43°F |
4.83 in. |
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December |
59°F |
37°F |
5.24 in. |
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Soso Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Hattiesburg Laurel Regional airport (PIB) located about 20 miles south of Soso in Laurel Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the Bobby L Chain Municipal airport (HBG) located approximately 34 miles south of Soso in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Key Field (MEI) located roughly 50 miles northeast of Soso in Meridian, Mississippi, and finally the Jackson International airport (JAN) located around 60 miles northwest of Soso in Jackson, Mississippi.
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Soso Attractions
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| Amusement and Theme Parks |
Exchange Club Park | Brookhaven | MS | 69.7 mi. | |
| Water Parks |
Atwood Water Park | Monticello | MS | 51.0 mi. | |
| Golf Courses |
Bear Creek Golf Club | Laurel | MS | 9.7 mi. | | Pine Belt National Golf Club | Moselle | MS | 17.8 mi. | | Okatoma Golf Club | Collins | MS | 18.1 mi. | | Bay Springs Country Club | Bay Springs | MS | 18.5 mi. | | Simpson County Country Club | Magee | MS | 27.9 mi. | | Twin Pines Country Club | Petal | MS | 28.8 mi. | |
| Zoos and Aquariums |
Jackson Zoological Park | Jackson | MS | 65.2 mi. | |
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