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West-Point
is located in northeast Mississippi in the region known as the Golden Triangle, just across the Alabama state line. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,307, but it has grown to over 13,500 people. This quaint community had its beginnings as an agricultural and railroad town. Today, it's home to two major universities, a community college, has an extensive industrial base, an excellent regional airport, and international port access via the Tenn-Tom waterway. All of this and the surrounding rich, fertile farm land have made West Point one of the fastest growing areas of Mississippi. It's been named one of the "Top 100 Small Towns in America". The city of West Point is well known for its annual Prairie Arts Festival, generally held on the Saturday prior to Labor Day in the downtown area. The festival includes a fine arts and crafts show, four stages of live music, a classic cars show, rides, lots of "down-home style" cooking and more than 600 exhibits. The Prairie Arts Festival has been recognized as one of the top ten events in the south, and is one of the largest arts and crafts festivals in the country. The windmill has become the unofficial symbol of West Point, and so the famous Prairie Arts Festival has also adopted the windmill image as part of its logo. Recreational activities in the West Point area include fishing, swimming, hiking, golf, and tennis. Old Waverly, located outside of West Point, is recognized as one of Mississippis top golf courses.
Surrounding areas: Starkville, Mississippi (14.6 mi), Columbus, Mississippi (15.0 mi), Brooksville, Mississippi (26.1 mi), Amory, Mississippi (27.6 mi), Barge Lake, Mississippi (33.5 mi), Eupora, Mississippi (35.8 mi), Ackerman, Mississippi (36.5 mi)
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West Point Vacation Rentals
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West Point Hotels and Resorts
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| Days Inn - West Point | 1025 Hwy 45 N Alt | West Point, MS | | (662) 494-1995 | | Holiday Inn Express | 1190 Hwy 45 Alt South | West Point, MS | | (662) 494-7090 | | Comfort Suites | 801 Russell St | Starkville, MS | 13.4 mi. | (662) 324-9595 | | Best Western Executive Inn - Columbus | 303 Shoney Dr | Columbus, MS | 13.7 mi. | (800) 528-1234 | | Days Inn & Suites | 119 Hwy 12 W | Starkville, MS | 14.6 mi. | (662) 324-5555 | | Hampton Inn Starkville | 700 Hwy 12 East | Starkville, MS | 14.6 mi. | (662) 324-1333 | | Holiday Inn - Starkville | | Starkville, MS | 14.6 mi. | (662) 323-6161 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites | 110 B Hwy 12 West | Starkville, MS | 14.6 mi. | (800) 465-4329 | | Holiday Inn University Center - Starkville | 403 Hwy 12 @ Montgomery St | Starkville, MS | 14.6 mi. | (662) 323-6161 | | Hampton Inn | 2015 Military Rd | Columbus, MS | 14.9 mi. | (662) 328-6720 | | Comfort Inn | 1210 Hwy 45 N | Columbus, MS | 15.0 mi. | (662) 329-2422 | | Ramada Inn - Columbus | 506 Hwy 45 N | Columbus, MS | 15.0 mi. | (662) 328-5202 | | Wingate Inn (74360- Columbus | 129 Brickerton St | Columbus, MS | 15.0 mi. | (662) 327-9999 | | Best Western Inn | 801 E Commerce St | Aberdeen, MS | 16.3 mi. | (662) 369-4343 | | Briarwood Inn - Amory | 915 US Hwy 278 E | Amory, MS | 27.6 mi. | (662) 256-2120 |
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West Point Weather & Climate
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Northeastern Mississippi's climate is influenced by its mid-latitude location and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico. The Koppen classification is humid subtropical, with long, hot, humid summers and short, mild winters. Precipitation in northwest Mississippi is slightly higher than the southern half of the state, and temperatures are slightly lower. In summer, large masses of warm, moist air, known as a maritime tropical air mass, moves northward from the Gulf of Mexico and dominates the weather patterns. In autumn, the polar jet stream begins to move southward bringing cool, dry air to the region. Snowfall is possible, but rare. Mississippi is in the path of tropical storms and hurricanes. Although the coast is mostly affected by these storms, even the northwest section may experience heavy winds and torrential rainfall.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
51°F |
31°F |
5.98 in. |
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| February |
57°F |
34°F |
4.95 in. |
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| March |
65°F |
42°F |
6.44 in. |
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| April |
73°F |
49°F |
5.70 in. |
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| May |
81°F |
59°F |
5.26 in. |
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| June |
88°F |
66°F |
3.83 in. |
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| July |
91°F |
70°F |
4.82 in. |
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| August |
90°F |
68°F |
3.59 in. |
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| September |
85°F |
62°F |
3.58 in. |
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| October |
75°F |
50°F |
3.51 in. |
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| November |
64°F |
42°F |
5.04 in. |
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| December |
55°F |
34°F |
5.29 in. |
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West Point Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Golden Triangle Regional airport (GTR) located about 11 miles south of West Point, the Tupelo Regional airport (TUP) located approximately 46 miles north of West Point in Tupelo, Mississippi, the Tuscaloosa Regional airport (TCL) located roughly 65 miles southeast of West Point in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and finally the Grenada Municipal airport (GNF) located around 67 miles west of West Point in Grenada, Mississippi.
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West Point Attractions
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| | | Water Parks |
| Guin Waterpark | Guin | AL | 49.0 mi. | | | Aquatic Center | Decatur | AL | 117.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Mississippi State University Golf Club | Starkville | MS | 14.3 mi. | | | Elm Lake Golf Course | Columbus | MS | 15.6 mi. | | | Green Oaks Golf Club | Columbus | MS | 15.6 mi. | | | Hamilton Country Club | Hamilton | MS | 16.6 mi. | | | Amory Golf Club | Amory | MS | 27.5 mi. | | | River Birch Golf Club | Amory | MS | 27.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Lake Lowndes State Park | | MS | 24.1 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Aliceville Museum | Aliceville | AL | 43.8 mi. | (History) |
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