Alcorn State University, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jefferson County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,007
Population
423/sq mi density
66°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 6.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 5.6 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 58.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and September the driest (3.6").