Panther Burn, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Washington County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
180 Population 281/sq mi density
66°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Panther Burn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density281/sq mi
Coordinates33.0659°N, 90.8726°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportJackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN)
70 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.3"
46% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.13"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.21"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.1 / 100
Community Resilience44.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 9, 2019.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 16 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 94 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 93 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 57 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 113 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 89 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 99 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 119 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 1 274 km
2020 Laura Category 3 240 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 262 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 189 km
1992 Andrew Category 1 296 km
1985 Elena Category 3 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

662 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 210 fatalities, 2,779 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 95 km 47
Dec 5, 1953 EF5 82 km 38
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 28 km 17
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 84 km 10
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 50 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 95 km 2
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 2 km 0
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 47 km 0
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 82 km 3
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 83 km 13
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 43 km 58
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 82 km 3
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
Jan 1, 2011 EF3 99 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 99 km 3
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 29 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 81 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 85 km
2010 DREW 1,283 83 km
2013 FOUNTAIN HILL 655 98 km
1998 UNNAMED 577 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
March 58°F (14°C) 4.9 in
April 66°F (19°C) 6.1 in Wettest
May 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
July 83°F (29°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.4 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
December 49°F (9°C) 5.5 in

Panther Burn has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.2").

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