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Wiggins
is a small city located in Stone County in south-central Mississippi. It's part of the Gulfport-Biloxi metropolitan statistical area. As of the 2010 census, the population of Wiggins was 4,390. In the 1980s, in an attempt to draw more tourism to the city, leaders developed an annual Pine Hill Day, which later became the Pine Hill Festival. The festival is a 2-day spring event that draws around 15,000 people annually. The Pine Hill Festival offers an arts & crafts fair, a farmer's market, live music, antique vehicle displays, games for children, food and more. Wiggins close proximity to Biloxi and Gulfport is another draw for tourists. The adjoining cities lie directly on the Mississippi Sound and several barrier islands are scattered off the coast. 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.
Surrounding areas: Perkinston, Mississippi (5.3 mi), Lumberton, Mississippi (21.2 mi), Poplarville, Mississippi (23.7 mi), St Martin, Mississippi (33.1 mi), D'iberville, Mississippi (33.2 mi), Hattiesburg, Mississippi (33.7 mi), Gulfport, Mississippi (34.0 mi)
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Wiggins 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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| Month |
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. |
- |
| April |
77°F |
53°F |
5.30 in. |
- |
| May |
84°F |
61°F |
5.18 in. |
- |
| 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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Wiggins Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Gulfport Biloxi International airport (GPT) located about 31 miles south of Wiggins in Gulfport / Biloxi, Mississippi, the Stennis International airport (HSA) located approximately 38 miles southwest of Wiggins in Bay St Louis, Mississippi, the Mobile Regional airport (MOB) located roughly 54 miles east of Wiggins in Mobile, Alabama, and finally the Mobile Downtown airport (BFM) located around 65 miles east of Wiggins in Mobile, Alabama.
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Wiggins Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Fun Time USA | Gulfport | MS | 34.0 mi. | | | Fun Time USA | Biloxi | MS | 35.2 mi. | | | Magic Golf-Biloxi Beach Park | Biloxi | MS | 35.2 mi. | | | City Park Carousel Gardens | New Orleans | LA | 83.9 mi. | | | Six Flags New Orleans | New Orleans | LA | 83.9 mi. | | | Celebration Station | Metairie | LA | 87.7 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Atwood Water Park | Monticello | MS | 74.9 mi. | | | Waterville | Gulf Shores | AL | 95.3 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Pine Burr Country Club | Wiggins | MS | | | | Hillsdale Golf Course | Lumberton | MS | 21.1 mi. | | | Pearl River Golf Club | Poplarville | MS | 23.4 mi. | | | Pine Creek Golf Club | Purvis | MS | 25.0 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Paul B Johnson State Park | | MS | 20.4 mi. | | | Gulf Marine State Park | | MS | 36.5 mi. | | | Fort Maurepas State park | | MS | 36.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| George E. Ohr Arts and Cultural Center | Biloxi | MS | 35.2 mi. | (Art) | | Walter Anderson Museum of Art | Ocean Springs | MS | 35.9 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Aquarium of the Americas | New Orleans | LA | 83.9 mi. | | | Audubon Park and Zoological Garden | New Orleans | LA | 83.9 mi. | | | Jackson Zoological Park | Jackson | MS | 117.1 mi. | |
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