Bentonia, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Yazoo County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
274
Population
193/sq mi density
$79,500
Home Value
$88,874 Zillow
$241
Median Rent
29.1% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bentonia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6436°N, 90.3692°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Yazoo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in |
Bentonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and September the driest (3.3").