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Weather & Climate in Ashland, MS

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

Ashland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 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 57.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 647 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation647 ft (197 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density309/sq mi
Coordinates34.8341°N, 89.1777°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBenton County County
Nearest AirportTupelo Regional (TUP)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.0"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.83"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.9 / 100
Community Resilience25.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

99 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 142 km 10 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 142 km 15 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 141 km 24 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 149 km 15 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 139 km 21 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 140 km 19 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 147 km 14 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 140 km 17 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 148 km 10 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 103 km 13 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 145 km 22 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 114 km 15 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 141 km 9 km
Apr 23, 1994 7 km W of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.2 149 km 5 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 101 km 11 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 124 km 11 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 62 km 0 km
Aug 1, 2025 3 km SW of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.1 138 km 13 km
Aug 7, 2015 16 km W of Millington, Tennessee M3.0 101 km 4 km
Mar 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Trumann, Arkansas M3.0 146 km 12 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

480 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 147 fatalities, 1,465 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 55 km 75.1 mi 9
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 94 km 16.2 mi 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 98 km 7.6 mi 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 77 km 39.0 mi 11
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 87 km 16.0 mi 6
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 21 km 47.6 mi 4
Apr 29, 1963 EF4 90 km 4.7 mi 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 46 km 29.6 mi 16
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 52 km 46.8 mi 38
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 49 km 86.0 mi 9
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 92 km 39.2 mi 1
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 75 km 31.0 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 78 km 13.6 mi 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 4 km 29.6 mi 3
May 8, 2008 EF3 73 km 7.6 mi 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 57 km 7.2 mi 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 62 km 31.1 mi 3
May 4, 2003 EF3 75 km 21.0 mi 0
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 91 km 52.0 mi 6
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 81 km 43.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake — — 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

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 55 km
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 18 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 17 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 17 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 18 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 44 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 19 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 45 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,645 56 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 42 km
2013 PUSKUS LAKE 2,271 48 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 28 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 18 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 20 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 44 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 14 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,972 28 km
2014 C-109 1,863 54 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,841 53 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,785 19 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 5.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 51°F (10°C) 5.4 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.6 in

Ashland has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.4").

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