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Ovett, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jones County County
1.7
/5.0
D
Poor
161
Population
93/sq mi density
67°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
273
Violent Crime/100K
4,633 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
273 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Ovett enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 211 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4886°N, 89.0253°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jones County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 49°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in |
Ovett has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.3").