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Pattison, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Claiborne County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
57 Population 51/sq mi density
66°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
695 Violent Crime/100K 6,492 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
695 violent crimes/100K (83% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pattison enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates31.8908°N, 90.8839°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClaiborne County County
Nearest AirportJackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.38"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.9 / 100
Community Resilience43.2 / 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 Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 145 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 106 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 107 km
Aug 2, 2010 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana M3.0 120 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 105 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 112 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 107 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 255 km
2021 Ida Category 4 144 km
2020 Laura Category 4 209 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 196 km
2020 Delta Category 2 277 km
2019 Barry Category 1 284 km
2017 Nate Category 1 244 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 279 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 202 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 140 km
2002 Lili Category 1 250 km
1998 Georges Category 2 237 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 173 km
1985 Elena Category 3 168 km
1985 Danny Category 1 272 km
1985 Juan Category 1 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

787 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 305 fatalities, 3,819 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 78 km 47
Mar 3, 1966 EF5 45 km 58
Dec 5, 1953 EF5 49 km 38
Apr 12, 2020 EF4 96 km 4
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 69 km 10
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 88 km 2
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 62 km 12
Apr 18, 1978 EF4 82 km 4
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 25 km 0
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 99 km 3
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 83 km 0
Jan 10, 1975 EF4 86 km 9
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 51 km 13
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 91 km 58
Jan 23, 1969 EF4 28 km 32
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 93 km 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 73 km 1
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,768 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 UNNAMED 4,768 64 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB51 4,411 55 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,022 72 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 18 3,826 55 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 25 3,676 56 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 3,028 32 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,802 32 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,666 71 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB24 2,458 64 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,444 49 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 48 2,394 64 km
2024 HOMOCHITTO BB28 SUB3 RX 2,279 72 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,229 71 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB25 2,183 64 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 21 2,182 57 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,143 55 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,111 60 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,071 61 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB 21 AND BBHB 2,021 57 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO BB26 2,008 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
March 57°F (14°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 5.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in Driest
October 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.9 in
December 49°F (9°C) 5.8 in

Pattison has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and September the driest (3.4").

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