Weather & Climate in Bridgetown, MS

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

Bridgetown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°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 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 368 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	61.8°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	368 ft (112 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density	1,362/sq mi
Coordinates	34.8897°N, 89.9048°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	DeSoto County County
Nearest Airport	Memphis International (MEM) 11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"

56% above US avg

Snowfall 1.5"

Wettest Month (Apr) 5.75"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	89.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	26.0 / 100
Community Resilience	42.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

138 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	107 km	10 km
Feb 10, 2005	3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas	M4.1	102 km	15 km
Apr 30, 2003	1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas	M4.0	117 km	24 km
Jun 2, 2005	12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M4.0	146 km	15 km
Oct 29, 2012	8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas	M3.9	75 km	21 km
Nov 29, 1996	1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas	M3.8	116 km	19 km
Sep 17, 1997	2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.8	101 km	0 km
Feb 23, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.7	101 km	14 km
Apr 24, 2019	12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.7	145 km	14 km
Oct 15, 2017	6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas	M3.6	107 km	17 km
Jan 16, 2018	4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri	M3.6	143 km	9 km
Apr 2, 2015	1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri	M3.6	129 km	10 km
Jan 8, 1993	6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas	M3.5	116 km	22 km
Aug 25, 2015	9 km W of Henning, Tennessee	M3.5	89 km	13 km
Aug 29, 1990	9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee	M3.4	102 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	120 km	5 km
Jul 17, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.2	101 km	14 km
Aug 19, 1994	9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee	M3.2	69 km	11 km
May 10, 2008	1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi	M3.1	115 km	0 km

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

Tornado History

406 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 122 fatalities, 1,227 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015	EF4	37 km	75.1 mi	9
Apr 19, 1970	EF4	85 km	47.6 mi	4
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	21 km	29.6 mi	16
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	94 km	46.8 mi	38
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	64 km	39.2 mi	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	82 km	13.6 mi	0
May 2, 2010	EF3	66 km	29.6 mi	3
May 2, 2008	EF3	68 km	20.2 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	63 km	7.2 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	72 km	31.1 mi	3
Jan 3, 2000	EF3	86 km	43.2 mi	0
Jan 17, 1999	EF3	88 km	22.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	94 km	5.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	98 km	30.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	93 km	10.0 mi	0
Nov 27, 1994	EF3	21 km	16.0 mi	3
Mar 22, 1991	EF3	70 km	23.0 mi	0
Jan 19, 1988	EF3	46 km	22.0 mi	3
Dec 14, 1987	EF3	38 km	25.0 mi	6
Apr 21, 1984	EF3	35 km	3.0 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	-	-	91 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	76 km
2014	C-55 CHILLI LAKE	3,555	73 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,152	56 km
2014	C-39 EAST CHEWALLA	3,107	56 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,031	74 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88	2,955	64 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,848	57 km
2014	C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS	2,766	64 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,645	77 km
2013	MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN	2,513	65 km
2013	PUSKUS LAKE	2,271	72 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,248	65 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53	2,182	75 km
2010	COMP 42	2,142	58 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,073	64 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14	1,977	80 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,972	69 km
2014	C-109	1,863	77 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,841	76 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,785	58 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	4.2 in	Coldest
February	44°F (6°C)	4.3 in
March	52°F (11°C)	5.6 in
April	61°F (16°C)	5.8 in	Wettest
May	69°F (21°C)	5.3 in
June	77°F (25°C)	4.5 in
July	82°F (28°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.1 in	Driest
September	73°F (23°C)	3.4 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.4 in
November	51°F (11°C)	5.2 in
December	43°F (6°C)	5.6 in

Bridgetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.1").

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