Tula, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lafayette County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
107
Population
28/sq mi density
62°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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 | 45°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
Tula has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and September the driest (3.0").