Montrose, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jasper County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
139 Population 51/sq mi density
$251,900 Home Value $141,689 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Montrose enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation448 ft (137 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates32.1257°N, 89.2344°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJasper County County
Nearest AirportHattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.15"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.23"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.1 / 100
Community Resilience24.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very 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)

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jul 16, 1993 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama M3.7 94 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 147 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 53 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 127 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 115 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 93 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 93 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 144 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 105 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 146 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 102 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 50 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 97 km
May 7, 1998 9 km SSE of Bellamy, Alabama M2.8 109 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 87 km
Feb 19, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M2.8 145 km
Aug 13, 2015 9 km WSW of Union, Alabama M2.7 147 km
Feb 19, 2015 13 km W of Union, Alabama M2.7 148 km
Jun 6, 2015 9 km W of Union, Alabama M2.7 149 km
Jan 22, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M2.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 4 226 km
2020 Sally Category 2 228 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 87 km
2017 Nate Category 1 193 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 235 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 30 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 166 km
1998 Georges Category 2 173 km
1997 Danny Category 1 230 km
1995 Opal Category 3 258 km
1995 Erin Category 2 236 km
1992 Andrew Category 3 296 km
1985 Elena Category 3 167 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

885 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 84 fatalities, 1,625 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 76 km 3
Apr 12, 2020 EF4 89 km 7
Apr 28, 2014 EF4 86 km 10
Feb 10, 2013 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 28 km 7
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 97 km 2
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 41 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 95 km 12
Feb 28, 1987 EF4 70 km 6
Mar 12, 1986 EF4 55 km 0
Feb 23, 1977 EF4 99 km 2
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 84 km 0
Dec 2, 1967 EF4 44 km 2
May 1, 1953 EF4 82 km 2
Jun 18, 2023 EF3 13 km 1
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 62 km 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 88 km 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 51 km 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,062 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 5,062 69 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,999 72 km
2021 CHICKASAWHAY - CPT 398 399 4,697 76 km
2014 BIEN 75-78 4,658 33 km
2021 BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40 4,545 46 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,500 74 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,245 73 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,189 89 km
2010 CPT 341 4,101 65 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,097 78 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,007 48 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,956 66 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,794 72 km
2010 COMP 222-223-224 3,745 40 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,547 62 km
2010 CPT 393 3,474 74 km
2010 CPT 343 3,474 62 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,432 89 km
2020 UNNAMED 3,345 83 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,229 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 5.5 in
March 56°F (13°C) 5.6 in
April 63°F (17°C) 6.2 in Wettest
May 71°F (21°C) 4.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
July 80°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in Driest
October 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in

Montrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.2") and September the driest (3.2").

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