What’s the climate like in Mississippi?
The current climate of Mississippi features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 14°C. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Mississippi in recent years was 40°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -4°C in February 2021.
On average, Mississippi gets 2022 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 3,5 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The hurricane season in Mississippi runs from June to November.
The climate of Mississippi is based on weather data from . Other spots, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Mississippi for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Mississippi?
The best time to visit Mississippi for pleasant to warm weather is April through December. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Mississippi.
Climate Table of Mississippi
The climate table of Mississippi shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 14 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 20 | 17 |
Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 15 | 7 | 7 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 225 | 283 | 250 | 149 | 152 | 206 | 198 | 107 | 101 | 164 | 84 | 103 |
Snow (cm) | 2,7 | 0,1 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,6 |
UV Index | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 26°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 14°C in January
- Precipitation*: 2022 mm per year, averaging 169 mm per month
- Snowfall: 3,5 cm per year
- Driest months: 84 mm in November, 101 mm in September and 103 mm in December
- Wettest months: 283 mm in February, 250 mm in March and 225 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Mississippi
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Mississippi, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Mississippi
This graph shows how much precipitation Mississippi, United States, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Mississippi
This graph shows how much snow Mississippi, United States, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Mississippi
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Mississippi, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Mississippi
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Mississippi, United States. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Mississippi
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Mississippi, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Mississippi
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Mississippi, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Mississippi by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Mississippi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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