Weather & Climate in Darling, MS

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

Darling enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°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 56.7 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 167 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	62.5°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	167 ft (51 m)
Area	2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density	51/sq mi
Coordinates	34.3591°N, 90.2754°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Quitman County County
Nearest Airport	Memphis International (MEM) 50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.7"

49% above US avg

Snowfall 0.4"

Wettest Month (May) 5.67"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	18.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	98.6 / 100
Community Resilience	26.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Oct 29, 2012	8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas	M3.9	99 km	21 km
Sep 17, 1997	2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.8	147 km	0 km
Feb 23, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.7	143 km	14 km
Jan 8, 2019	8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi	M3.7	143 km	16 km
Aug 19, 1994	9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee	M3.2	132 km	11 km
Jul 17, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.2	143 km	14 km
Oct 26, 2002	3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi	M3.1	51 km	3 km
Aug 11, 1996	9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi	M3.1	103 km	10 km
May 10, 2008	1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi	M3.1	132 km	0 km
Aug 7, 2015	16 km W of Millington, Tennessee	M3.0	114 km	4 km
Mar 16, 1993	8 km SSE of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.0	140 km	12 km
May 14, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M2.8	143 km	12 km
Aug 11, 2002	8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi	M2.8	9 km	4 km
Feb 25, 1999	10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi	M2.8	47 km	5 km
Feb 11, 1991	10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi	M2.7	41 km	12 km
Jan 3, 1993	4 km SW of Sunset, Arkansas	M2.7	93 km	17 km
Jan 28, 2014	2 km ENE of Cherry Valley, Arkansas	M2.6	124 km	4 km
Jul 9, 2000	10 km WNW of Wynne, Arkansas	M2.6	116 km	18 km
May 18, 1997	2 km WNW of Patterson, Arkansas	M2.6	135 km	5 km
Oct 2, 1995	9 km ENE of Clarkedale, Arkansas	M2.6	109 km	8 km

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

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2005	Katrina	Category 1	—	285 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

390 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 75 fatalities, 1,019 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015	EF4	59 km	75.1 mi	9
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	79 km	29.6 mi	16
Dec 23, 2015	EF3	57 km	61.6 mi	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	67 km	13.6 mi	0
May 2, 2008	EF3	99 km	20.2 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	69 km	7.2 mi	0
Feb 24, 2001	EF3	93 km	52.0 mi	6
Feb 24, 2001	EF3	98 km	22.0 mi	0
Jan 3, 2000	EF3	70 km	43.2 mi	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	98 km	16.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	97 km	10.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	84 km	5.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	86 km	5.0 mi	0
Nov 27, 1994	EF3	89 km	16.0 mi	3
Dec 21, 1990	EF3	74 km	3.5 mi	0
Nov 19, 1988	EF3	56 km	4.0 mi	0
Dec 14, 1987	EF3	83 km	25.0 mi	6
Apr 21, 1984	EF3	85 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 1976	EF3	38 km	24.6 mi	0
Feb 22, 1975	EF3	90 km	26.3 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	—	—	138 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	83 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,152	97 km
2014	C-39 EAST CHEWALLA	3,107	97 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88	2,955	81 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,848	96 km
2014	C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS	2,766	80 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,645	84 km
2013	MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN	2,513	83 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,376	68 km
2013	PUSKUS LAKE	2,271	85 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,248	95 km
2010	COMP 42	2,142	96 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,073	81 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,972	98 km
2014	C-109	1,863	86 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,841	85 km
2024	HOLLY SPRINGS IU 130-1 RX	1,839	68 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,785	96 km
2021	HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 123 124	1,761	60 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,760	60 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	4.4 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	4.8 in
March	53°F (12°C)	5.6 in
April	62°F (17°C)	5.2 in
May	71°F (22°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
June	78°F (26°C)	4.4 in
July	82°F (28°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	2.9 in	Driest
September	74°F (23°C)	3.1 in
October	63°F (17°C)	3.4 in
November	52°F (11°C)	5.2 in
December	44°F (7°C)	5.5 in

Darling has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (2.9").

View full profile of Darling, MS →