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Weather & Climate in Gloster, MS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gloster enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°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 66.6 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 402 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 402 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 653/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.1951°N, 91.0177°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wilkinson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Esler Regional (ESF) 77 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| 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
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 | 45 km | 0 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi | M3.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 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 | 178 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 4 | 150 mph | 69 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 4 | 150 mph | 217 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 154 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 217 km |
| 2019 | Barry | Category 1 | 75 mph | 211 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 86 mph | 212 km |
| 2012 | Isaac | Category 1 | 81 mph | 206 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 109 mph | 130 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 266 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 4 | 127 mph | 135 km |
| 2005 | Cindy | Category 1 | 75 mph | 239 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 2 | 92 mph | 181 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 109 mph | 213 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 244 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 4 | 144 mph | 101 km |
| 1988 | Florence | Category 1 | 81 mph | 262 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 115 mph | 129 km |
| 1985 | Danny | Category 1 | 92 mph | 209 km |
| 1985 | Juan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 179 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
606 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 66 fatalities, 908 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF4 | 81 km | 21.2 mi | 4 |
| Apr 18, 1978 | EF4 | 94 km | 19.1 mi | 4 |
| Mar 29, 1976 | EF4 | 74 km | 126.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 10, 1975 | EF4 | 46 km | 56.5 mi | 9 |
| Jan 23, 1969 | EF4 | 54 km | 117.8 mi | 32 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | EF3 | 25 km | 26.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF3 | 88 km | 83.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | 12 km | 29.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 7, 2017 | EF3 | 65 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| Sep 24, 2005 | EF3 | 77 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 23, 2004 | EF3 | 61 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 27, 1999 | EF3 | 88 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF3 | 73 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF3 | 89 km | 38.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 21, 1990 | EF3 | 81 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 14, 1984 | EF3 | 62 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1983 | EF3 | 92 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 18, 1983 | EF3 | 98 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1983 | EF3 | 97 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 12, 1982 | EF3 | 76 km | 2.0 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 | 16 km |
| 2022 | HOMOCHITTO BB51 | 4,411 | 23 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 4,022 | 8 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 18 | 3,826 | 27 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 25 | 3,676 | 22 km |
| 2021 | HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 | 3,028 | 53 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,802 | 53 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,666 | 22 km |
| 2022 | HOMOCHITTO BB24 | 2,458 | 15 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,444 | 37 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 48 | 2,394 | 15 km |
| 2024 | HOMOCHITTO BB28 SUB3 RX | 2,279 | 7 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,229 | 17 km |
| 2022 | HOMOCHITTO BB25 | 2,183 | 15 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 21 | 2,182 | 23 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 2,143 | 24 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,111 | 19 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,071 | 22 km |
| 2022 | HOMOCHITTO BB 21 AND BBHB | 2,021 | 23 km |
| 2021 | HOMOCHITTO BB26 | 2,008 | 11 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 6.2 in |
Gloster has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.6").