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Cary, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Sharkey County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
370
Population
521/sq mi density
$46,250
Median Income
$24,109 per capita
66°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
695
Violent Crime/100K
6,492 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 4.2% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
695 violent crimes/100K (83% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Cary enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.8°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 100 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 521/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8056°N, 90.9246°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sharkey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.7 / 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 Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
Cary has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (3.0").