Mississippi State, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Oktibbeha County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
4,367
Population
2,003/sq mi density
64°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mississippi State enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,003/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4510°N, 88.7918°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Oktibbeha County County |
| Nearest Airport | Golden Triangle Regional (GTR) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in |
Mississippi State has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.2") and September the driest (3.7").