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Runnelstown, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Forrest County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
347
Population
183/sq mi density
67°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
18
Violent Crime/100K
762 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
18 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Runnelstown 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 | 155 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 183/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3778°N, 89.1143°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Forrest County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.7 / 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 Low |
| Landslide | Very 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 |
Runnelstown 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").