Weather & Climate in Aberdeen, MS

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Aberdeen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 239 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.4°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	239 ft (73 m)
Area	12.4 sq mi (32.0 km²)
Population Density	406/sq mi
Coordinates	33.8283°N, 88.5547°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Monroe County County
Nearest Airport	Golden Triangle Regional (GTR) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"

43% above US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.22"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	68.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	84.0 / 100
Community Resilience	54.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.

Jun 30, 2015	12 km W of Union, Alabama	M3.5	104 km	0 km
May 28, 1995	14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama	M3.4	98 km	1 km
Jul 15, 1995	21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama	M3.3	91 km	1 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama	M3.2	58 km	1 km
Jun 23, 1990	12 km E of Vernon, Alabama	M3.2	55 km	1 km
May 10, 2008	1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi	M3.1	64 km	0 km
Jun 23, 1990	8 km N of Belk, Alabama	M3.1	58 km	6 km
Jun 28, 2008	7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama	M3.1	124 km	5 km
Mar 12, 2015	14 km W of Union, Alabama	M3.1	106 km	0 km
Feb 27, 2015	11 km WSW of Union, Alabama	M3.1	107 km	0 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	132 km	5 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	133 km	19 km
Sep 11, 1992	5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama	M3.0	122 km	7 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	116 km	5 km
May 28, 2000	3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama	M3.0	70 km	0 km
May 28, 2000	13 km S of Winfield, Alabama	M3.0	68 km	5 km
Sep 13, 1998	6 km NNE of Coker, Alabama	M2.9	103 km	16 km
Jan 5, 2012	11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama	M2.9	99 km	8 km
Jun 25, 2020	4 km NNW of Berry, Alabama	M2.9	88 km	1 km
Feb 25, 1999	10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi	M2.8	124 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2020	Zeta	Category 1	—	272 km
2005	Katrina	Category 1	—	229 km
2004	Ivan	Category 1	81 mph	282 km
1995	Opal	Category 1	—	271 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

587 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 214 fatalities, 1,825 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	49 km	132.0 mi	72
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	26 km	37.1 mi	23
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	39 km	79.5 mi	28
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	73 km	127.8 mi	13
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	70 km	110.6 mi	3
Apr 29, 1963	EF4	36 km	4.7 mi	3
Mar 24, 2023	EF3	19 km	36.6 mi	2
Feb 23, 2019	EF3	40 km	9.7 mi	1
Apr 28, 2014	EF3	51 km	31.0 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	87 km	70.4 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	61 km	31.8 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	69 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	90 km	22.5 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	72 km	51.5 mi	4
Jan 1, 2011	EF3	86 km	9.6 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF3	53 km	7.6 mi	0
Jan 10, 2008	EF3	25 km	13.3 mi	0
Nov 10, 2002	EF3	70 km	72.6 mi	7
Nov 10, 2002	EF3	64 km	44.3 mi	4
Nov 10, 2002	EF3	50 km	29.2 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COMP 109 (3,663 acres, 2010).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2010	COMP 109	3,663	96 km
2016	MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B	3,633	72 km
1988	UNNAMED	3,616	76 km
1990	UNNAMED	3,605	73 km
2002	UNNAMED	3,593	77 km
1987	10 NOVEMBER	3,301	72 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,053	74 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,887	81 km
2020	TOMBIGBEE COMP 54/55/56	2,846	74 km
2006	WITCHDCE W	2,846	38 km
2022	TOMBIGBEE BB 54 55 56	2,736	74 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,645	95 km
1995	16	2,482	70 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,393	74 km
1996	8	2,384	73 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,300	74 km
2007	WITCHDANCE EAST	2,285	36 km
2013	PUSKUS LAKE	2,271	99 km
1994	S BOUND	2,260	63 km
2021	TOMBIGBEE CPT - 18/19/23/24	2,201	37 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	5.3 in	Coldest
February	46°F (8°C)	4.8 in
March	54°F (12°C)	6.2 in	Wettest
April	62°F (17°C)	5.4 in
May	70°F (21°C)	5.0 in
June	77°F (25°C)	4.1 in
July	80°F (27°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	80°F (26°C)	3.2 in	Driest
September	74°F (23°C)	3.7 in
October	63°F (17°C)	3.7 in
November	53°F (12°C)	4.7 in
December	45°F (7°C)	5.6 in

Aberdeen has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (3.2").

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