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Alcorn State University, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jefferson County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
1,007
Population
423/sq mi density
66°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
414
Violent Crime/100K
6,914 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
414 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Alcorn State University enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 248 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 423/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8792°N, 91.1406°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Monroe Regional (MLU) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in |
Alcorn State University has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and September the driest (3.4").