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Stewart, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Montgomery County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
113 Population 100/sq mi density
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
136 Violent Crime/100K 1,564 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
136 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Stewart enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation346 ft (105 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates33.4519°N, 89.4375°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMontgomery County County
Nearest AirportGolden Triangle Regional (GTR)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.34"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score10.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.0 / 100
Community Resilience38.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very 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 Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

29 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 M3.7 142 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 139 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 144 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 140 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 116 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 116 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 134 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 138 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 114 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 141 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 135 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 141 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 116 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 117 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 84 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 120 km
Feb 19, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M2.8 138 km
Aug 13, 2015 9 km WSW of Union, Alabama M2.7 144 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 130 km
Feb 19, 2015 13 km W of Union, Alabama M2.7 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Zeta Category 1 234 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 173 km
2004 Ivan Category 1 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

561 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 85 fatalities, 857 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 79 km 3
Apr 28, 2014 EF4 64 km 10
Jan 19, 1988 EF4 36 km 0
Feb 23, 1977 EF4 52 km 2
Apr 29, 1963 EF4 100 km 3
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 37 km 2
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 58 km 3
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 77 km 2
Feb 23, 2019 EF3 93 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 6 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 31 km 4
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 95 km 0
Jan 1, 2011 EF3 58 km 0
Nov 29, 2010 EF3 66 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF3 37 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 24, 2004 EF3 72 km 1
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B (3,633 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B 3,633 61 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,616 54 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,605 61 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,593 53 km
1987 10 NOVEMBER 3,301 61 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,053 53 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,887 39 km
2020 TOMBIGBEE COMP 54/55/56 2,846 53 km
2006 WITCHDCE W 2,846 71 km
2022 TOMBIGBEE BB 54 55 56 2,736 53 km
1995 16 2,482 59 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,393 62 km
1996 8 2,384 63 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,376 61 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,300 53 km
2007 WITCHDANCE EAST 2,285 72 km
1994 S BOUND 2,260 56 km
2021 TOMBIGBEE CPT - 18/19/23/24 2,201 71 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,162 34 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,982 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.9 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.6 in
May 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in
June 76°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.9 in
December 45°F (7°C) 6.0 in

Stewart has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.3").

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