Weather & Climate in Henderson Point, MS

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

Henderson Point enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°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 65.0 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 8 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	67.0°F
	24% above US avg
January Average	51°F (10°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8 ft (2 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density	174/sq mi
Coordinates	30.3140°N, 89.2862°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hancock County County
Nearest Airport	Gulfport-Biloxi International (GPT) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.0"

71% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.54"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	82.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	74.7 / 100
Community Resilience	73.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

Feb 18, 2011	22 km SSE of Dauphin Island, Alabama	M3.5	126 km	5 km
Oct 18, 1997	69 km SSW of Dauphin Island, Alabama	M2.9	115 km	1 km
Nov 10, 2012	16 km S of Dauphin Island, Alabama	M2.6	117 km	11 km

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

Hurricane History

23 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	175 km
2021	Ida	Category 4	150 mph	135 km
2020	Zeta	Category 3	115 mph	60 km
2020	Sally	Category 2	109 mph	141 km
2019	Barry	Category 1	75 mph	276 km
2017	Nate	Category 1	86 mph	29 km
2012	Isaac	Category 1	81 mph	152 km
2009	Ida	Category 1	86 mph	210 km
2008	Gustav	Category 2	109 mph	184 km
2005	Katrina	Category 4	144 mph	30 km
2005	Dennis	Category 4	138 mph	198 km
2005	Cindy	Category 1	75 mph	147 km
2004	Ivan	Category 4	132 mph	134 km
2002	Lili	Category 3	121 mph	292 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	109 mph	38 km
1998	Earl	Category 2	98 mph	224 km
1997	Danny	Category 1	81 mph	74 km
1995	Opal	Category 4	127 mph	194 km
1995	Erin	Category 2	98 mph	174 km
1992	Andrew	Category 4	144 mph	224 km

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

Tornado History

528 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 15 fatalities, 462 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 22, 2022	EF3	88 km	11.5 mi	1
Feb 7, 2017	EF3	77 km	10.1 mi	0
Jan 21, 2017	EF3	99 km	31.1 mi	4
Dec 25, 2012	EF3	53 km	60.3 mi	0
May 26, 2011	EF3	80 km	6.1 mi	0
May 19, 1980	EF3	13 km	10.6 mi	0
May 19, 1980	EF3	18 km	13.1 mi	0
May 19, 1980	EF3	89 km	4.3 mi	0
May 16, 1980	EF3	15 km	11.5 mi	0
Apr 13, 1980	EF3	19 km	15.9 mi	0
Mar 27, 1976	EF3	94 km	13.9 mi	0
Nov 3, 1968	EF3	21 km	2.0 mi	0
Oct 30, 1967	EF3	21 km	2.0 mi	4
Apr 18, 1966	EF3	39 km	23.8 mi	0
Apr 10, 2024	EF2	51 km	11.0 mi	0
Jun 19, 2023	EF2	70 km	2.4 mi	0
Dec 14, 2022	EF2	94 km	10.6 mi	0
Mar 30, 2022	EF2	97 km	2.1 mi	0
Mar 30, 2022	EF2	67 km	11.3 mi	0
Nov 1, 2018	EF2	87 km	0.7 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WHITE DOG (12,306 acres, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2005	WHITE DOG	12,306	91 km
2008	UNNAMED	10,363	83 km
2013	UNNAMED	10,170	86 km
2014	UNNAMED	9,932	91 km
2010	DESOTO 0902	8,713	87 km
2013	UNNAMED	7,660	55 km
2010	DESOTO 1057	7,148	57 km
2015	UNNAMED	7,059	86 km
2014	UNNAMED	6,802	87 km
1993	UNNAMED	6,744	96 km
2005	UNNAMED	6,712	97 km
2000	COW PEN	6,502	91 km
2010	CRIPPLE CHINOOK	6,035	91 km
2005	UNNAMED	5,819	97 km
2018	UNNAMED	5,803	88 km
2010	DESOTO 1064	5,695	53 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,657	95 km
1987	MACHINE GUN	5,601	90 km
1990	PIERCES CREEK	5,544	90 km
2020	369 D	5,362	94 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	51°F (10°C)	6.1 in	Coldest
February	54°F (12°C)	5.4 in
March	60°F (16°C)	6.0 in
April	66°F (19°C)	4.8 in
May	74°F (23°C)	5.2 in
June	79°F (26°C)	5.2 in
July	81°F (27°C)	6.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	81°F (27°C)	6.5 in
September	78°F (26°C)	6.2 in
October	69°F (21°C)	3.1 in	Driest
November	60°F (16°C)	4.7 in
December	54°F (12°C)	4.9 in

Henderson Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.1").

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