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Weather & Climate in Cary, MS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cary enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 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 55.3 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 100 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.8°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 100 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 521/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8056°N, 90.9246°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sharkey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| 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
9 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 | 44 km | 16 km |
| May 3, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.2 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.2 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Aug 11, 1996 | 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi | M3.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2002 | 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi | M3.1 | 142 km | 3 km |
| May 3, 2015 | 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.0 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Mississippi | M2.8 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi | M2.7 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Aug 17, 2015 | 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi | M2.6 | 81 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 2 | 75 mph | 246 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 3 | 98 mph | 223 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 2 | 98 mph | 247 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | — | 294 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 3 | 121 mph | 175 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 1 | — | 267 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 115 mph | 257 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
739 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 274 fatalities, 3,388 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 21, 1971 | EF5 | 70 km | 109.2 mi | 47 |
| Mar 3, 1966 | EF5 | 78 km | 202.5 mi | 58 |
| Dec 5, 1953 | EF5 | 53 km | 9.0 mi | 38 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | EF4 | 8 km | 59.2 mi | 17 |
| Apr 24, 2010 | EF4 | 57 km | 149.0 mi | 10 |
| Nov 24, 2001 | EF4 | 80 km | 11.5 mi | 2 |
| Nov 24, 2001 | EF4 | 76 km | 30.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 9, 1992 | EF4 | 28 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1978 | EF4 | 74 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 1976 | EF4 | 71 km | 22.3 mi | 3 |
| Feb 21, 1971 | EF4 | 15 km | 202.1 mi | 58 |
| Feb 21, 1971 | EF4 | 56 km | 65.2 mi | 13 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | EF3 | 100 km | 29.4 mi | 3 |
| Apr 28, 2014 | EF3 | 92 km | 29.7 mi | 1 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 85 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2011 | EF3 | 77 km | 16.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 10, 2008 | EF3 | 87 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 24, 2001 | EF3 | 89 km | 30.0 mi | 3 |
| Nov 24, 2001 | EF3 | 55 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 9, 1999 | EF3 | 57 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 4,134 | 89 km |
| 2010 | DREW | 1,283 | 97 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 577 | 76 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
Cary has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (3.0").