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Fernwood, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Pike County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
19
Population
10/sq mi density
66°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
361
Violent Crime/100K
6,700 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
361 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fernwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 411 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.1861°N, 90.4571°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pike County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 49°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 6.1 in |
Fernwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.4").