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Shannon, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lee County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,719
Population
424/sq mi density
$42,208
Median Income
$21,369 per capita
$120,200
Home Value
$154,726 Zillow
$723
Median Rent
25.9% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
98
Violent Crime/100K
3,903 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,208 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,200 home value, $723/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Shannon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 424/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1144°N, 88.6931°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tupelo Regional (TUP) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0454 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 6.1 in |
Shannon has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (3.1").