Hurley
A community guide to Hurley in Mississippi, the United States.
- Population
- 1,557 residents
- Region
- Mississippi
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 30.6610, -88.4942
History
The history of Hurley is bound up with the broader story of Mississippi. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United States, Hurley has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Climate
The climate at Hurley is milder year-round, with moderate seasonality, reflecting its location at latitude 30.66 within the United States. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Hurley experience. Visitors planning a trip to Hurley should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.
Geography and location
Hurley sits at approximate coordinates 30.6610 latitude and -88.4942 longitude within Mississippi. The terrain and natural features around Hurley reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Mississippi road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Getting there
Reaching Hurley typically involves the regional road network of Mississippi or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Hurley to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Mississippi. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Hurley.