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Weather & Climate in Bond, MS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bond enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 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 67.4 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 295 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.9020°N, 89.1657°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Stone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gulfport-Biloxi International (GPT) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Jul 16, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama | M3.7 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 1996 | 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi | M3.5 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Feb 18, 2011 | 22 km SSE of Dauphin Island, Alabama | M3.5 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama | M3.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2008 | 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama | M3.1 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi | M3.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 2012 | 16 km S of Dauphin Island, Alabama | M2.6 | 135 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
21 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Francine | Category 2 | 104 mph | 221 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 4 | 150 mph | 160 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 61 km |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 155 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 86 mph | 58 km |
| 2012 | Isaac | Category 1 | 81 mph | 211 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 86 mph | 271 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 109 mph | 240 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 4 | 144 mph | 47 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 179 km |
| 2005 | Cindy | Category 1 | 75 mph | 210 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 127 mph | 132 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 109 mph | 42 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 2 | 98 mph | 274 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 129 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 4 | 127 mph | 205 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 163 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 4 | 144 mph | 246 km |
| 1988 | Florence | Category 1 | 81 mph | 180 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 121 mph | 56 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
765 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 45 fatalities, 1,298 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 19, 2020 | EF4 | 78 km | 53.8 mi | 1 |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF4 | 84 km | 67.4 mi | 7 |
| Feb 10, 2013 | EF4 | 51 km | 21.7 mi | 0 |
| Feb 28, 1987 | EF4 | 67 km | 35.0 mi | 6 |
| Nov 30, 2022 | EF3 | 79 km | 19.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | 67 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | 86 km | 61.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 21, 2017 | EF3 | 44 km | 31.1 mi | 4 |
| Dec 23, 2014 | EF3 | 73 km | 12.5 mi | 3 |
| Apr 28, 2014 | EF3 | 94 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2012 | EF3 | 57 km | 60.3 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2011 | EF3 | 90 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2011 | EF3 | 57 km | 18.3 mi | 4 |
| Nov 15, 2006 | EF3 | 80 km | 15.9 mi | 0 |
| Nov 15, 2006 | EF3 | 67 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 1999 | EF3 | 93 km | 25.5 mi | 1 |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF3 | 93 km | 27.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 4, 1988 | EF3 | 96 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1983 | EF3 | 63 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1983 | EF3 | 83 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WHITE DOG (12,306 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | WHITE DOG | 12,306 | 24 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,363 | 32 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 10,170 | 28 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 9,932 | 24 km |
| 2010 | DESOTO 0902 | 8,713 | 33 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 7,660 | 41 km |
| 2010 | DESOTO 1057 | 7,148 | 39 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 7,059 | 29 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 6,802 | 33 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 6,744 | 81 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 6,712 | 34 km |
| 2000 | COW PEN | 6,502 | 24 km |
| 2010 | CRIPPLE CHINOOK | 6,035 | 24 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,819 | 31 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 5,803 | 28 km |
| 2010 | DESOTO 1064 | 5,695 | 44 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 5,657 | 33 km |
| 1987 | MACHINE GUN | 5,601 | 23 km |
| 1990 | PIERCES CREEK | 5,544 | 23 km |
| 2020 | 369 D | 5,362 | 28 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in |
Bond has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.3").