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Weather & Climate in Fernwood, MS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fernwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°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 60.6 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 411 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 411 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.1861°N, 90.4571°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pike County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.
| Aug 2, 2010 | 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana | M3.0 | 56 km | 0 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi | M3.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
22 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 | 181 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 4 | 150 mph | 73 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 4 | 150 mph | 266 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 122 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 263 km |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 281 km |
| 2019 | Barry | Category 1 | 75 mph | 243 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 86 mph | 164 km |
| 2012 | Isaac | Category 1 | 81 mph | 199 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 109 mph | 170 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 4 | 127 mph | 82 km |
| 2005 | Cindy | Category 1 | 75 mph | 224 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 3 | 127 mph | 259 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 2 | 92 mph | 220 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 109 mph | 162 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 213 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 75 mph | 290 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 4 | 144 mph | 141 km |
| 1988 | Florence | Category 1 | 81 mph | 233 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 121 mph | 83 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
718 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 94 fatalities, 1,478 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 19, 2020 | EF4 | 49 km | 53.8 mi | 1 |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF4 | 29 km | 21.2 mi | 4 |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF4 | 73 km | 67.4 mi | 7 |
| Feb 10, 2013 | EF4 | 95 km | 21.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF4 | 90 km | 128.0 mi | 12 |
| Apr 18, 1978 | EF4 | 52 km | 19.1 mi | 4 |
| Mar 29, 1976 | EF4 | 69 km | 126.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1976 | EF4 | 78 km | 18.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 10, 1975 | EF4 | 7 km | 56.5 mi | 9 |
| Jan 23, 1969 | EF4 | 79 km | 117.8 mi | 32 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | EF3 | 44 km | 26.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF3 | 39 km | 83.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | 87 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | 100 km | 18.6 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | 42 km | 29.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 7, 2017 | EF3 | 76 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| Jan 21, 2017 | EF3 | 93 km | 31.1 mi | 4 |
| Dec 23, 2014 | EF3 | 60 km | 12.5 mi | 3 |
| Dec 25, 2012 | EF3 | 95 km | 60.3 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2011 | EF3 | 74 km | 6.1 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 | 49 km |
| 2022 | HOMOCHITTO BB51 | 4,411 | 56 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 4,022 | 49 km |
| 2007 | THICK CREEK | 3,960 | 81 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 18 | 3,826 | 46 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 25 | 3,676 | 56 km |
| 2021 | HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 | 3,028 | 57 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,802 | 57 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,666 | 72 km |
| 2022 | HOMOCHITTO BB24 | 2,458 | 48 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,444 | 43 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 48 | 2,394 | 50 km |
| 2024 | HOMOCHITTO BB28 SUB3 RX | 2,279 | 50 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,229 | 67 km |
| 2022 | HOMOCHITTO BB25 | 2,183 | 49 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 21 | 2,182 | 47 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 2,143 | 58 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,111 | 59 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,071 | 43 km |
| 2022 | HOMOCHITTO BB 21 AND BBHB | 2,021 | 47 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 6.1 in |
Fernwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.4").