Weather & Climate in Beechwood, MS

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

Beechwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 299 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 61.7 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 256 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	66.3°F
	23% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	256 ft (78 m)
Area	6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²)
Population Density	591/sq mi
Coordinates	32.3367°N, 90.8087°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Warren County County
Nearest Airport	Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.7"

62% above US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.22"

Driest Month (Sep) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	86.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	88.6 / 100
Community Resilience	81.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Jan 8, 2019	8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi	M3.7	97 km	16 km
May 3, 2015	7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.2	73 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2015	6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.2	73 km	5 km
Aug 11, 1996	9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi	M3.1	138 km	10 km
May 3, 2015	8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.0	71 km	5 km
Mar 15, 2025	5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi	M3.0	114 km	10 km
Aug 9, 2019	Mississippi	M2.8	76 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2015	9 km N of Madison, Mississippi	M2.6	69 km	5 km

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

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2021	Ida	Category 3	121 mph	193 km
2020	Laura	Category 4	150 mph	219 km
2020	Zeta	Category 2	98 mph	208 km
2017	Nate	Category 1	75 mph	275 km
2008	Gustav	Category 2	98 mph	249 km
2005	Katrina	Category 3	121 mph	141 km
2002	Lili	Category 1	—	296 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	104 mph	265 km
1992	Andrew	Category 3	92 mph	221 km
1985	Elena	Category 3	115 mph	206 km

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

Tornado History

820 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 306 fatalities, 3,725 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971	EF5	62 km	109.2 mi	47
Mar 3, 1966	EF5	30 km	202.5 mi	58
Dec 5, 1953	EF5	9 km	9.0 mi	38
Mar 24, 2023	EF4	59 km	59.2 mi	17
Apr 24, 2010	EF4	47 km	149.0 mi	10
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	58 km	11.5 mi	2
Nov 21, 1992	EF4	68 km	128.0 mi	12
Mar 9, 1992	EF4	80 km	20.0 mi	0
Mar 29, 1976	EF4	62 km	22.3 mi	3
Mar 29, 1976	EF4	64 km	126.5 mi	0
Mar 26, 1976	EF4	97 km	18.5 mi	0
Feb 21, 1971	EF4	7 km	65.2 mi	13
Feb 21, 1971	EF4	45 km	202.1 mi	58
Jan 23, 1969	EF4	77 km	117.8 mi	32
Apr 28, 2014	EF3	56 km	29.7 mi	1
Apr 15, 2011	EF3	41 km	16.5 mi	0
Jan 10, 2008	EF3	98 km	9.7 mi	0
Sep 24, 2005	EF3	98 km	14.0 mi	0
Apr 6, 2005	EF3	69 km	15.0 mi	0
Nov 23, 2004	EF3	78 km	18.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 (3,028 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	HOMOCHITTO - BB 7	3,028	80 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,802	80 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,444	98 km
2021	HOMOCHITTO - BB 12	1,984	88 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,888	88 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,667	96 km
2021	HOMOCHITTO - BB 14	1,541	91 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,527	91 km
2021	HOMOCHITTO - BB 5	1,357	78 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,167	90 km
1988	UNNAMED	1,085	85 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB 10	1,075	86 km
2024	HOMOCHITTO BB56 RX	1,054	95 km
2010	BURN BLOCK 6S	943	78 km
2000	UNNAMED	892	87 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB 15W	830	94 km
2010	BURN BLOCK 13	728	90 km
2024	HOMOCHITTO BB 54 SUB 1 RX	715	100 km
2014	UNNAMED	702	94 km
2016	UNNAMED	678	83 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	5.5 in	Coldest
February	49°F (9°C)	5.0 in
March	56°F (14°C)	6.2 in	Wettest
April	63°F (17°C)	5.3 in
May	71°F (22°C)	5.2 in
June	78°F (26°C)	3.9 in
July	83°F (28°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	3.4 in
September	76°F (24°C)	3.1 in	Driest
October	65°F (18°C)	3.7 in
November	55°F (13°C)	4.8 in
December	48°F (9°C)	6.1 in

Beechwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and September the driest (3.1").

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