De Soto, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Wayne County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
112
Population
30/sq mi density
$35,714
Median Income
$17,335 per capita
65°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$35,714 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
De Soto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 239 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9668°N, 88.7239°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.9 in |
De Soto has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.8").