Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Coffeeville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°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 61.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 303 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average
62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average
43°F (6°C)
July Average
81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days
299 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
303 ft (92 m)
Area
2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density
409/sq mi
Coordinates
33.9765°N, 89.6845°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Grenada County County
Nearest Airport
Tupelo Regional (TUP) 56 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall61.5"
62% above US avg
Snowfall1.1"
Wettest Month (Mar)6.10"
Driest Month (Aug)3.07"
Air Quality
AQI Median
43.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
55.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability
96.2 / 100
Community Resilience
68.1 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Relatively 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
145 km
16 km
Aug 11, 1996
9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi
M3.1
119 km
10 km
Oct 26, 2002
3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi
M3.1
94 km
3 km
May 10, 2008
1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi
M3.1
89 km
0 km
Aug 11, 2002
8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi
M2.8
61 km
4 km
Feb 25, 1999
10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi
M2.8
23 km
5 km
Feb 11, 1991
10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi
M2.7
86 km
12 km
Jan 3, 1993
4 km SW of Sunset, Arkansas
M2.7
145 km
17 km
Nov 9, 2009
3 km SE of Marion, Arkansas
M2.5
142 km
7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 1.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2020
Zeta
Category 1
—
296 km
2005
Katrina
Category 1
—
232 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
451 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 100 fatalities, 918 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015
EF4
69 km
75.1 mi
9
Jan 19, 1988
EF4
92 km
13.0 mi
0
Apr 29, 1963
EF4
90 km
4.7 mi
3
Mar 11, 1963
EF4
90 km
45.2 mi
2
Mar 21, 1952
EF4
99 km
29.6 mi
16
Mar 24, 2023
EF3
87 km
36.6 mi
2
Mar 24, 2023
EF3
81 km
29.4 mi
3
Dec 23, 2015
EF3
95 km
61.6 mi
2
Apr 28, 2014
EF3
84 km
31.0 mi
0
Apr 27, 2011
EF3
45 km
51.5 mi
4
Apr 27, 2011
EF3
28 km
13.6 mi
0
Apr 27, 2011
EF3
66 km
70.4 mi
0
May 8, 2008
EF3
88 km
7.6 mi
0
Feb 5, 2008
EF3
50 km
7.2 mi
0
Jan 10, 2008
EF3
95 km
23.6 mi
0
Feb 24, 2001
EF3
31 km
52.0 mi
6
Feb 24, 2001
EF3
70 km
22.0 mi
0
Jan 3, 2000
EF3
25 km
43.2 mi
0
Mar 1, 1997
EF3
36 km
5.0 mi
0
Mar 1, 1997
EF3
75 km
30.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
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
52 km
2014
C-55 CHILLI LAKE
3,555
92 km
2017
UNNAMED
3,152
91 km
2014
C-39 EAST CHEWALLA
3,107
91 km
2017
UNNAMED
3,031
93 km
2022
HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88
2,955
62 km
2014
UNNAMED
2,887
97 km
2013
UNNAMED
2,848
88 km
2006
WITCHDCE W
2,846
69 km
2014
C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS
2,766
61 km
2016
UNNAMED
2,645
52 km
2013
MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN
2,513
64 km
2016
UNNAMED
2,376
7 km
2007
WITCHDANCE EAST
2,285
71 km
2013
PUSKUS LAKE
2,271
59 km
2017
UNNAMED
2,248
78 km
2021
TOMBIGBEE CPT - 18/19/23/24
2,201
69 km
2022
HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53
2,182
94 km
2013
UNNAMED
2,162
91 km
2010
COMP 42
2,142
87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
43°F (6°C)
5.1 in
Coldest
February
45°F (7°C)
4.7 in
March
54°F (12°C)
6.1 in
Wettest
April
61°F (16°C)
5.6 in
May
69°F (21°C)
5.1 in
June
77°F (25°C)
4.3 in
July
81°F (27°C)
4.4 in
Warmest
August
79°F (26°C)
3.1 in
Driest
September
74°F (23°C)
3.5 in
October
62°F (17°C)
3.4 in
November
53°F (11°C)
5.5 in
December
45°F (7°C)
5.9 in
Coffeeville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.1").