New Site, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Prentiss County County
2.3
/5.0
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Fair
226
Population
88/sq mi density
$148,500
Home Value
$143,734 Zillow
60°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
New Site enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 88/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5553°N, 88.4153°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Prentiss County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tupelo Regional (TUP) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
New Site has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (4.0").