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Darling, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Quitman County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
139
Population
51/sq mi density
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
362
Violent Crime/100K
6,170 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Darling enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3591°N, 90.2754°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Quitman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.5 in |
Darling has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (2.9").