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Skene, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Bolivar County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
146 Population 35/sq mi density
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
1,238 Violent Crime/100K 7,214 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,238 violent crimes/100K (226% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Skene enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation130 ft (40 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates33.7040°N, 90.7974°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBolivar County County
Nearest AirportPinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF)
73 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.3"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.02"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0462 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.7 / 100
Community Resilience45.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

14 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 58 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 144 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 144 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 16 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 41 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 140 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 91 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 149 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 99 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 49 km
Oct 18, 2009 9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas M2.6 143 km
Apr 11, 1996 9 km ENE of Biscoe, Arkansas M2.6 137 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 144 km
Oct 20, 1999 8 km NE of Clarendon, Arkansas M2.5 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 2 287 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

449 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 45 fatalities, 666 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 98 km 17
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 38 km 0
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 73 km 0
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 32 km 0
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 83 km 3
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 34 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 96 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 55 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 65 km 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 59 km 0
May 2, 1997 EF3 79 km 0
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 99 km 1
Dec 21, 1990 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 19, 1988 EF3 33 km 0
Apr 24, 1976 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 24, 1973 EF3 55 km 0
Nov 20, 1973 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 21, 1972 EF3 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 123 124 (1,761 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 123 124 1,761 98 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,760 98 km
2010 COMP 139 1,671 94 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS IU 127-1 128-1 RX 1,353 99 km
2010 DREW 1,283 83 km
2010 COMP 134 1,257 96 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 127/128 1,231 99 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 123124 RX 1,216 98 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 130/136 1,129 100 km
2010 COMP 135 1,063 99 km
2015 UNNAMED 981 98 km
2013 C-132 889 96 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 133 866 94 km
1993 UNNAMED 651 94 km
2015 UNNAMED 579 100 km
1998 UNNAMED 577 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
March 55°F (13°C) 6.0 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 5.5 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.8 in

Skene has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (2.8").

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