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Facts
Population
: 53,403
The recent Census
count confirms that Biloxi remains the second largest city in Harrison County
and is the third largest in the State of Mississippi.
Time
Zone: Biloxi is in
the central time zone. When it is noon in New York City; it is 11:00 AM in
Biloxi.
Elevation: 22 feet
Location: Biloxi is
37 miles west of Mobile, Alabama and 90 miles east of New Orleans
Weather:
The mild
climate of the Mississippi Gulf Coast has long attracted tourists and industry
alike. Annual average temperature is 68°, ranging from a 30-year average
of 52° in the coldest month to 82° in the hottest month. Annual average
precipitation is 61 inches, ample rainfall for the many beautiful garden
flowers.
Average
Temperatures
|
Month |
High |
Low |
|
|
January |
61F |
41F |
|
|
February |
65F |
45F |
|
|
March |
69F |
49F |
|
|
April |
77F |
57F |
|
|
May |
84F |
64F |
|
|
June |
89F |
71F |
|
|
July |
91F |
73F |
|
|
August |
90F |
72F |
|
|
September |
86F |
68F |
|
|
October |
79F |
59F |
|
|
November |
69F |
47F |
|
|
December |
63F |
43F |
|
When to
Go
The
weather is consistently warm from May to September
Winter is
usually mild and short-lived (January and February), perfect for outdoor
activities. Spring brings perfect weather. The blooming season is quite long,
lasting more than seven months of the year, but spring is the most dramatic.
Fall is mild and only a light sweater is needed in the evenings.
Precipitation is reasonably well-distributed and ample throughout the year .
Business Hours
Banks are
usually open weekdays 9 to 3 and some Saturday mornings; the post office from 8
to 5 weekdays and often on Saturday mornings. Shops in urban and suburban areas,
particularly in indoor and strip malls, typically open at 9 or 10 daily and stay
open until anywhere from 6 to 10 PM on weekdays and Saturdays, and until 5 or 6
on Sundays.
Holidays
New Year's
Day Jan. 1
Inauguration Day 3rd Mon. in Jan. every 4 years
Robert E.
Lee’s birthday, 3rd Monday in January
Mardi Gras
Day, Shrove Tuesday (varies)
Good
Friday (varies)
Memorial
Day last Mon. in May
June 1st
Jefferson Davis’s birthday.
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day
1st Mon. in Sept.
Veterans
Day Nov. 11
Thanksgiving Day 4th Thurs. in Nov.
Christmas
Eve and Christmas Day Dec. 24 and 25
New Year's
Eve Dec. 31.
Customs
& Duties
Arriving in the United States
Contact
the U.S. Customs Service (inquiries, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20229, 202/354-1000
Electricity
The U.S.
electrical standard is 110 volts/60 cycles AC. Visitors from other countries,
traveling with dual-voltage appliances will not need a converter, but they will
need a plug adapter. The standard U.S. electrical outlet takes a plug of two
flat pins set parallel to one another.
Emergencies
Ambulance, Fire
, Police (Phone: 911).
Mail
Every
address in the United States belongs to a specific zip-code district, and each
zip code has five digits. Some addresses include a second sequence of four
numbers following the first five numbers, but although this speeds mail delivery
for large organizations, it is not necessary to use it.
Money
ATMs
As with
most of the US, credit and debit cards are accepted at the vast majority of
shops, sit-down restaurants, and accommodations in and around Biloxi. Banks, as
well as convenience stores, grocery stores, and hotel lobbies with ATMs are easy
to find.
Tax:
Tipping
At
restaurants, a 15% tip is standard for waiters; up to 20% may be expected at
more expensive establishments.
Telephones
The
country code for the United States is 1. The area code for Biloxi is 228.
All U.S.
telephone numbers consist of 10 digits - the three-digit area code, followed by
a seven-digit local number. If you're calling a number from another area-code
region, dial "1" then all 10 digits. For calls within the same local calling
area, just dial the seven-digit number.
Directory & Operator Information
For
assistance from an operator, dial "0". To get a local or national telephone
number, dial 411; in a few places it is necessary to dial 555-1212.
International Calls
International calls can be direct-dialed from most phones; dial 011, followed by
the country code and then the local number (the front pages of many local
telephone directories include a list of overseas country codes). To have an
operator assist you, dial "0" and ask for the overseas operator.
Age
Limits: You must be
21 years of age to enter a casino in Louisiana. You must be 21 years of age to
consume alcoholic beverages in Louisiana.
Directions To The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport:
The
Airport is on the Mississippi Gulf Coast midway between New Orleans, LA and
Mobile, AL located in Gulfport, one mile South of l-10, exit 34A U.S. 49 South.
Traveling south on U.S. 49, just follow the signs to the Gulfport-Biloxi
International Airport.
Complete
private, corporate and charter aviation services are available from U.S.
Aviation Corporation by calling (601) 863-2570
Amtrak - Sunset Limited
1-800-872-7245
Train
Stops:
Bay St.
Louis - 303 South Railroad
Biloxi -
860 Esters Blvd
Gulfport -
1419 27th Avenue
Pascagoula
- 505 Railroad Avenue
Visitors
are always welcomed at many of the private and public marinas. Many have
hook-ups and shower facilities.
The
Mississippi Gulf Coast hugs the Gulf of Mexico and is approximately an hour’s
drive from New Orleans, Louisiana to the west and Mobile, Alabama to the east.
Simply take one of the region’s major interstates (I-55, I-65, or I-85) to I-10
and then I-110 or State Highway 49 to US Highway 90, which runs along the Gulf
waters.
Coast
Transit Authority's
Beachcomber Line Trolleys and buses provide transportation seven days a week
between Point Cadet and Biloxi US highway 90. Service is also available to Ocean
Springs . Trolleys operate every 35-40 minutes from 9;00 a.m. till twenty
minutes past midnight between Point Cadet and Courthouse Station in Gulfport,
buses run every hour and 30 minutes from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m..
You may
catch the trolley in front of your hotel for transportation to Restaurants,
Casinos , Shopping, Attractions And Events By hailing the driver or by waiting
at a designated bus stop bench. Buy a COASTour pass good for one day of
unlimited travel, from the trolley operators at a minimal fee.
For exact
schedule and route information , call (228) 896-8080 or (228) 875-8070
The new
terminal complex, has increased airline passenger boarding and sets records
yearly. A complete ground transportation network is provided, including courtesy
vans, taxis, limousines, rental cars and charter services. Other amenities
include a lounge, gift shop, newsstand, ATM, baggage carts, skycaps, meeting
rooms, an office complex and restaurant.
