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Leaf, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Perry County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
20 Population 17/sq mi density
66°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Leaf enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation99 ft (30 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates31.0275°N, 88.7980°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPerry County County
Nearest AirportMobile Regional (MOB)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.9"
68% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.7 / 100
Community Resilience30.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Oct 24, 1997 15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M4.8 139 km
Jul 16, 1993 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama M3.7 91 km
Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 143 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 123 km
Feb 18, 2011 22 km SSE of Dauphin Island, Alabama M3.5 130 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 114 km
Sep 30, 2003 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama M3.3 122 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 100 km
Mar 11, 2019 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama M3.1 146 km
May 4, 1997 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama M3.1 133 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 131 km
Oct 28, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.0 143 km
Sep 25, 2003 14 km N of Atmore, Alabama M2.9 123 km
Mar 24, 2019 2 km ESE of Century, Florida M2.7 149 km
Apr 12, 2019 13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama M2.6 139 km
Nov 10, 2012 16 km S of Dauphin Island, Alabama M2.6 122 km
Apr 11, 2019 8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama M2.5 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 257 km
2021 Ida Category 4 197 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 43 km
2020 Sally Category 2 129 km
2017 Nate Category 1 72 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 242 km
2009 Ida Category 1 281 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 273 km
2005 Katrina Category 4 77 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 145 km
2005 Cindy Category 1 239 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 102 km
1998 Georges Category 2 49 km
1998 Earl Category 2 264 km
1997 Danny Category 1 111 km
1995 Opal Category 3 181 km
1995 Erin Category 2 133 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 283 km
1988 Florence Category 1 201 km
1985 Elena Category 3 80 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

709 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 33 fatalities, 1,080 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 10, 2013 EF4 70 km 0
Feb 28, 1987 EF4 68 km 6
Nov 30, 2022 EF3 44 km 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 80 km 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 84 km 0
Jan 21, 2017 EF3 67 km 4
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 84 km 0
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 20 km 4
Nov 15, 2006 EF3 71 km 0
Nov 15, 2006 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 14, 1999 EF3 98 km 1
Nov 21, 1997 EF3 73 km 0
Nov 4, 1988 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 24, 1984 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 20, 1983 EF3 26 km 0
May 7, 1982 EF3 51 km 0
May 19, 1980 EF3 81 km 0
May 19, 1980 EF3 20 km 0
May 16, 1980 EF3 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WHITE DOG (12,306 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 WHITE DOG 12,306 33 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,363 10 km
2013 UNNAMED 10,170 10 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,932 32 km
2010 DESOTO 0902 8,713 5 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,660 43 km
2005 UNNAMED 7,334 98 km
2010 DESOTO 1057 7,148 40 km
2015 UNNAMED 7,059 9 km
2014 UNNAMED 6,802 5 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,744 58 km
2005 UNNAMED 6,712 19 km
2000 COW PEN 6,502 34 km
2010 CRIPPLE CHINOOK 6,035 30 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,819 29 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,803 12 km
2010 DESOTO 1064 5,695 46 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,657 14 km
1987 MACHINE GUN 5,601 32 km
1990 PIERCES CREEK 5,544 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 5.7 in
March 59°F (15°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.6 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in
September 76°F (25°C) 5.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
December 51°F (10°C) 5.6 in

Leaf has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.2").

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