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Weather & Climate in Fayette, MS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fayette enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 313 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 60.1 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 267 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 267 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,358/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7122°N, 91.0621°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 71 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.9 / 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 Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.
| May 3, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.2 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.2 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Aug 2, 2010 | 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana | M3.0 | 102 km | 0 km |
| May 3, 2015 | 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.0 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi | M3.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Mississippi | M2.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Aug 17, 2015 | 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi | M2.6 | 128 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
19 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Francine | Category 2 | 104 mph | 235 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 4 | 150 mph | 126 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 4 | 150 mph | 195 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 201 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 98 mph | 251 km |
| 2019 | Barry | Category 1 | 75 mph | 259 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 86 mph | 245 km |
| 2012 | Isaac | Category 1 | 81 mph | 263 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 104 mph | 176 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 288 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 3 | 127 mph | 155 km |
| 2005 | Cindy | Category 1 | 75 mph | 294 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 1 | 92 mph | 224 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 109 mph | 240 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 4 | 138 mph | 148 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 115 mph | 165 km |
| 1985 | Danny | Category 1 | 92 mph | 246 km |
| 1985 | Juan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 236 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
642 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 241 fatalities, 2,707 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 21, 1971 | EF5 | 84 km | 109.2 mi | 47 |
| Mar 3, 1966 | EF5 | 71 km | 202.5 mi | 58 |
| Dec 5, 1953 | EF5 | 70 km | 9.0 mi | 38 |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF4 | 97 km | 21.2 mi | 4 |
| Apr 24, 2010 | EF4 | 80 km | 149.0 mi | 10 |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF4 | 84 km | 128.0 mi | 12 |
| Apr 18, 1978 | EF4 | 91 km | 19.1 mi | 4 |
| Mar 29, 1976 | EF4 | 40 km | 126.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1976 | EF4 | 99 km | 18.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 10, 1975 | EF4 | 78 km | 56.5 mi | 9 |
| Feb 21, 1971 | EF4 | 76 km | 65.2 mi | 13 |
| Jan 23, 1969 | EF4 | 4 km | 117.8 mi | 32 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | EF3 | 42 km | 26.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 29, 2022 | EF3 | 99 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF3 | 98 km | 83.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | 60 km | 29.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2014 | EF3 | 98 km | 29.7 mi | 1 |
| Apr 15, 2011 | EF3 | 91 km | 16.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 24, 2005 | EF3 | 46 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 23, 2004 | EF3 | 13 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,768 acres, 2013).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 4,768 | 45 km |
| 2022 | HOMOCHITTO BB51 | 4,411 | 35 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 4,022 | 52 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 18 | 3,826 | 40 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 25 | 3,676 | 36 km |
| 2021 | HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 | 3,028 | 30 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,802 | 30 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,666 | 47 km |
| 2022 | HOMOCHITTO BB24 | 2,458 | 46 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,444 | 39 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 48 | 2,394 | 45 km |
| 2024 | HOMOCHITTO BB28 SUB3 RX | 2,279 | 53 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,229 | 47 km |
| 2022 | HOMOCHITTO BB25 | 2,183 | 45 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 21 | 2,182 | 41 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 2,143 | 34 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,111 | 38 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,071 | 45 km |
| 2022 | HOMOCHITTO BB 21 AND BBHB | 2,021 | 41 km |
| 2021 | HOMOCHITTO BB26 | 2,008 | 50 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 5.9 in |
Fayette has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and September the driest (3.6").