Weather & Climate in Byhalia, MS

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

Byhalia 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 376 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	376 ft (115 m)
Area	7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²)
Population Density	272/sq mi
Coordinates	34.8692°N, 89.6900°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Marshall County County
Nearest Airport	Memphis International (MEM) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"

56% above US avg

Snowfall 1.5"

Wettest Month (Apr) 5.71"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	71.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	88.4 / 100
Community Resilience	17.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

149 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	115 km	10 km
Feb 10, 2005	3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas	M4.1	111 km	15 km
Apr 30, 2003	1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas	M4.0	121 km	24 km
Jun 2, 2005	12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M4.0	144 km	15 km
Oct 29, 2012	8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas	M3.9	94 km	21 km
Nov 29, 1996	1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas	M3.8	120 km	19 km
May 16, 2024	6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.8	150 km	8 km
Sep 17, 1997	2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.8	114 km	0 km
Feb 23, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.7	115 km	14 km
Apr 24, 2019	12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.7	143 km	14 km
Oct 15, 2017	6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas	M3.6	114 km	17 km
Jan 16, 2018	4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri	M3.6	144 km	9 km
Apr 2, 2015	1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri	M3.6	132 km	10 km
Jan 8, 1993	6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas	M3.5	122 km	22 km
Aug 25, 2015	9 km W of Henning, Tennessee	M3.5	88 km	13 km
Nov 6, 2009	6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.4	138 km	9 km
Aug 29, 1990	9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee	M3.4	102 km	15 km
Apr 28, 1993	8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.4	149 km	7 km
May 31, 2022	12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.2	149 km	11 km
Aug 19, 1994	9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee	M3.2	74 km	11 km

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

Tornado History

407 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 156 fatalities, 1,339 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015	EF4	31 km	75.1 mi	9
May 4, 2003	EF4	94 km	39.0 mi	11
Apr 19, 1970	EF4	65 km	47.6 mi	4
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	1 km	29.6 mi	16
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	79 km	46.8 mi	38
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	67 km	39.2 mi	1
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	86 km	86.0 mi	9
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	74 km	13.6 mi	0
May 2, 2010	EF3	46 km	29.6 mi	3
May 2, 2008	EF3	86 km	20.2 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	53 km	7.2 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	63 km	31.1 mi	3
May 4, 2003	EF3	97 km	21.0 mi	0
Feb 24, 2001	EF3	98 km	52.0 mi	6
Jan 3, 2000	EF3	79 km	43.2 mi	0
Jan 17, 1999	EF3	77 km	22.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	79 km	10.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	83 km	5.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	81 km	30.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	92 km	5.0 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	—	—	104 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	63 km
2014	C-55 CHILLI LAKE	3,555	54 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,152	37 km
2014	C-39 EAST CHEWALLA	3,107	37 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,031	55 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88	2,955	50 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,848	38 km
2014	C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS	2,766	50 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,645	65 km
2013	MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN	2,513	50 km
2013	PUSKUS LAKE	2,271	58 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,248	48 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53	2,182	56 km
2010	COMP 42	2,142	39 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,073	50 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14	1,977	61 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,972	51 km
2014	C-109	1,863	64 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,841	62 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,785	39 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	4.3 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	4.3 in
March	52°F (11°C)	5.6 in
April	61°F (16°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
May	69°F (21°C)	5.3 in
June	77°F (25°C)	4.5 in
July	82°F (28°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.1 in	Driest
September	73°F (23°C)	3.5 in
October	62°F (16°C)	3.4 in
November	51°F (11°C)	5.2 in
December	43°F (6°C)	5.6 in

Byhalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.1").

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