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Tula, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lafayette County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
107
Population
28/sq mi density
62°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
1,581
Violent Crime/100K
4,490 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,581 violent crimes/100K (316% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Tula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 409 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2372°N, 89.3684°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lafayette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tupelo Regional (TUP) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 6.0 in |
Tula has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.2").