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Waynesboro, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Wayne County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,552
Population
359/sq mi density
$30,910
Median Income
$26,455 per capita
$84,400
Home Value
$136,616 Zillow
$810
Median Rent
46.3% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
273
Violent Crime/100K
4,633 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$30,910 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,400 home value, $810/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
273 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Waynesboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 12.7 sq mi (32.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 359/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6776°N, 88.6338°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.7 in |
Waynesboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.2").