Mississippi Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 10 Cities  •  1981–2025

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Mississippi Climate Overview

Mississippi has an average annual temperature of 63.5°F (across all 10 cities) with approximately 1452 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 77%. The warmest city is Hattiesburg with average July highs of 101.8°F, while Southaven is the coldest with average January lows of 14.5°F. This page covers 45 years of NASA POWER climate data (1981–2025) including temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest City
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Hattiesburg
Jul High: 101.8°F
Coldest City
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Southaven
Jan Low: 14.5°F
Wettest City
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Gulfport
1616 mm/yr
Driest City
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Southaven
1334 mm/yr
Hottest Month
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Aug
Avg High: 99.9°F
Coldest Month
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Jan
Avg Low: 19.6°F
Cities With Data
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10
cities in Mississippi
Data Coverage
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45 yrs
1981 – 2025

🏙️ Cities in Mississippi — Weather History

📅 Mississippi Monthly Climate Averages

🌡️ State-Wide Monthly Temperature

Average across all 10 cities · 1981–2025 · °F

🌧️ Monthly Precipitation

State-wide average · mm/month

📖 Mississippi Seasonal Climate Guide

Aug is typically the warmest month across Mississippi with average highs around 99.9°F, while Jan is the coldest with average lows near 19.6°F. Mar is the wettest month with approximately 140 mm of rainfall on average.
MonthMax TempMin TempAvg Temp Rain (mm)HumidityWind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
Jan 69.8°F 19.6°F 44.8°F 127 84% 1.4 2.70
Feb 73°F 22.6°F 47.8°F 132 84% 1.5 3.30
Mar 78.3°F 28.2°F 53.2°F 140 82% 1.5 4.40
Apr 83.5°F 37.4°F 60.4°F 138 79% 1.4 5.50
May 90.1°F 49.3°F 69.8°F 127 78% 1.2 6.10
Jun 96.4°F 60.6°F 78.6°F 126 75% 1.0 6.30
Jul 99.5°F 66.6°F 83.1°F 130 73% 0.9 6.10
Aug 99.9°F 64.6°F 82.2°F 115 71% 0.9 5.70
Sep 96.3°F 52.9°F 74.7°F 96 70% 1.1 5.00
Oct 89.2°F 39.2°F 64.2°F 96 71% 1.2 4.10
Nov 80.1°F 28.8°F 54.5°F 111 78% 1.3 3.10
Dec 72.5°F 22.5°F 47.5°F 136 84% 1.4 2.40

📈 Mississippi Yearly Climate Trends

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

State-wide avg annual high & low · Last 10 years

📈 Mississippi Long-Term Climate Trends (1981–2025)

This chart shows how Mississippi's average temperatures have shifted across 45 years. Use the range buttons to focus on recent decades or view the full historical record. Data is averaged across all 10 cities in the state.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation Trend

State-wide avg annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year

🔗 Explore Cities in Mississippi

Browse detailed weather history, monthly averages, and 45-year climate trends for every city in Mississippi.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in Mississippi?
Hattiesburg is the hottest city in Mississippi with an average July high of 101.8°F based on 45 years of data. View Hattiesburg weather history →
What is the coldest city in Mississippi?
Southaven is the coldest city with average January lows of 14.5°F. View Southaven weather history →
Which city in Mississippi gets the most rain?
Gulfport is the wettest city in Mississippi with approximately 1616 mm of annual precipitation on average. View Gulfport weather history →
What is the warmest month in Mississippi?
Aug is the warmest month across Mississippi, with state-wide average highs of 99.9°F and average lows of 64.6°F.
How many cities in Mississippi have weather data?
TownPillar has historical weather data for 10 cities in Mississippi, covering 45 years of NASA POWER climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Which month has the most sunshine in Mississippi?
Jun is the sunniest month across Mississippi with an average solar radiation of 6.30 kWh/m²/day state-wide. This solar radiation data from NASA POWER is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation at 0.5° × 0.625° spatial resolution.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources). Data covers 45 years (1981–2025) across 10 cities in Mississippi at monthly temporal resolution.