Weather & Climate in Florence, MS

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

Florence enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°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 57.4 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 296 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	65.4°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	47°F (8°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	296 ft (90 m)
Area	8.1 sq mi (20.9 km²)
Population Density	574/sq mi
Coordinates	32.1556°N, 90.1225°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hinds County County
Nearest Airport	Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.4"

51% above US avg

Snowfall 1.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 6.22"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	94.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	80.1 / 100
Community Resilience	80.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

8 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	139 km	16 km
Mar 25, 1996	11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi	M3.5	137 km	5 km
May 3, 2015	7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.2	45 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2015	6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.2	45 km	5 km
May 3, 2015	8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.0	47 km	5 km
Mar 15, 2025	5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi	M3.0	48 km	10 km
Aug 9, 2019	Mississippi	M2.8	42 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2015	9 km N of Madison, Mississippi	M2.6	43 km	5 km

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

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2024	Francine	Category 1	81 mph	294 km
2021	Ida	Category 4	121 mph	185 km
2020	Laura	Category 4	150 mph	281 km
2020	Sally	Category 2	109 mph	299 km
2020	Zeta	Category 2	98 mph	143 km
2017	Nate	Category 1	75 mph	223 km
2008	Gustav	Category 2	98 mph	267 km
2005	Katrina	Category 3	127 mph	74 km
2004	Ivan	Category 3	121 mph	244 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	104 mph	208 km
1997	Danny	Category 1	81 mph	288 km
1992	Andrew	Category 3	115 mph	237 km
1985	Elena	Category 3	121 mph	165 km

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

Tornado History

1,010 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 181 fatalities, 2,363 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 3, 1966	EF5	40 km	202.5 mi	58
Dec 5, 1953	EF5	76 km	9.0 mi	38
Apr 12, 2020	EF4	98 km	21.2 mi	4
Apr 12, 2020	EF4	84 km	67.4 mi	7
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	60 km	122.0 mi	7
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	31 km	11.5 mi	2
Nov 22, 1992	EF4	66 km	40.0 mi	0
Nov 21, 1992	EF4	23 km	128.0 mi	12
Apr 18, 1978	EF4	67 km	19.1 mi	4
Mar 29, 1976	EF4	48 km	22.3 mi	3
Mar 29, 1976	EF4	65 km	126.5 mi	0
Mar 26, 1976	EF4	43 km	18.5 mi	0
Feb 21, 1971	EF4	60 km	65.2 mi	13
Dec 2, 1967	EF4	71 km	7.6 mi	2
Jun 18, 2023	EF3	80 km	6.5 mi	1
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	87 km	83.2 mi	0
Dec 16, 2019	EF3	58 km	18.6 mi	0
Dec 16, 2019	EF3	100 km	5.8 mi	0
Apr 28, 2014	EF3	67 km	4.3 mi	0
Apr 28, 2014	EF3	13 km	29.7 mi	1

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIEN 75-78 (4,658 acres, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2014	BIEN 75-78	4,658	58 km
2021	BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40	4,545	55 km
2018	UNNAMED	4,007	58 km
2010	COMP 222-223-224	3,745	60 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,547	61 km
2021	HOMOCHITTO - BB 7	3,028	86 km
2010	BIEN 1-4	2,983	61 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,935	60 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,802	86 km
2021	BIENVILLE CPT 1-4	2,761	61 km
2022	BIENVILLE CPT 203/205	2,731	82 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,444	99 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,436	60 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,388	57 km
2022	508	2,386	61 km
2022	BIENVILLE CPT 89/90	2,341	75 km
2021	BIENVILLE - CPT 76/77	2,246	58 km
2013	BIEN 42-46 55	2,215	61 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,128	59 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,094	58 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	5.5 in	Coldest
February	49°F (10°C)	5.2 in
March	57°F (14°C)	6.2 in
April	63°F (17°C)	5.6 in
May	71°F (22°C)	5.2 in
June	78°F (25°C)	3.8 in
July	82°F (28°C)	4.8 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	4.0 in
September	75°F (24°C)	3.5 in
October	64°F (18°C)	3.4 in	Driest
November	55°F (13°C)	4.8 in
December	48°F (9°C)	6.2 in	Wettest

Florence has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.4").

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