Weather & Climate in Hermanville, MS

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

Hermanville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 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 56.3 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 184 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	65.8°F
	22% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	184 ft (56 m)
Area	3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density	171/sq mi
Coordinates	31.9578°N, 90.8404°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Claiborne County County
Nearest Airport	Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"

48% above US avg

Snowfall 0.5"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.38"

Driest Month (Sep) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	24.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	91.9 / 100
Community Resilience	43.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
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	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
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	138 km	16 km
May 3, 2015	7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.2	98 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2015	6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.2	98 km	5 km
Aug 2, 2010	16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana	M3.0	127 km	0 km
May 3, 2015	8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.0	97 km	5 km
Mar 15, 2025	5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi	M3.0	108 km	10 km
Aug 9, 2019	Mississippi	M2.8	99 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2015	9 km N of Madison, Mississippi	M2.6	94 km	5 km

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

Hurricane History

16 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	262 km
2021	Ida	Category 4	121 mph	151 km
2020	Laura	Category 4	150 mph	213 km
2020	Delta	Category 2	98 mph	285 km
2020	Zeta	Category 2	98 mph	194 km
2019	Barry	Category 1	75 mph	293 km
2017	Nate	Category 1	75 mph	246 km
2012	Isaac	Category 1	75 mph	286 km
2008	Gustav	Category 2	98 mph	210 km
2005	Katrina	Category 3	127 mph	136 km
2002	Lili	Category 1	92 mph	258 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	109 mph	238 km
1992	Andrew	Category 3	115 mph	182 km
1985	Elena	Category 3	115 mph	171 km
1985	Danny	Category 1	92 mph	281 km
1985	Juan	Category 1	86 mph	266 km

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

Tornado History

806 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 322 fatalities, 3,976 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971	EF5	76 km	109.2 mi	47
Mar 3, 1966	EF5	37 km	202.5 mi	58
Dec 5, 1953	EF5	42 km	9.0 mi	38
Mar 24, 2023	EF4	99 km	59.2 mi	17
Apr 12, 2020	EF4	99 km	21.2 mi	4
Apr 24, 2010	EF4	66 km	149.0 mi	10
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	80 km	11.5 mi	2
Nov 21, 1992	EF4	58 km	128.0 mi	12
Apr 18, 1978	EF4	82 km	19.1 mi	4
Mar 29, 1976	EF4	27 km	126.5 mi	0
Mar 29, 1976	EF4	91 km	22.3 mi	3
Mar 26, 1976	EF4	80 km	18.5 mi	0
Jan 10, 1975	EF4	91 km	56.5 mi	9
Feb 21, 1971	EF4	84 km	202.1 mi	58
Feb 21, 1971	EF4	43 km	65.2 mi	13
Jan 23, 1969	EF4	37 km	117.8 mi	32
Dec 28, 2024	EF3	65 km	26.0 mi	0
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	95 km	83.2 mi	0
Dec 16, 2019	EF3	85 km	29.3 mi	0
Apr 28, 2014	EF3	66 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: UNNAMED (4,768 acres, 2013).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2013	UNNAMED	4,768	72 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB51	4,411	63 km
2014	UNNAMED	4,022	80 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 18	3,826	62 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 25	3,676	64 km
2021	HOMOCHITTO - BB 7	3,028	38 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,802	38 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,666	80 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB24	2,458	72 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,444	56 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 48	2,394	72 km
2024	HOMOCHITTO BB28 SUB3 RX	2,279	80 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,229	79 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB25	2,183	72 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 21	2,182	65 km
2022	UNNAMED	2,143	63 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,111	68 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,071	68 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB 21 AND BBHB	2,021	65 km
2021	HOMOCHITTO BB26	2,008	77 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	6.1 in	Coldest
February	50°F (10°C)	4.9 in
March	57°F (14°C)	6.4 in	Wettest
April	64°F (18°C)	5.7 in
May	72°F (22°C)	5.4 in
June	78°F (26°C)	4.4 in
July	82°F (28°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	3.5 in
September	76°F (24°C)	3.4 in	Driest
October	65°F (18°C)	3.8 in
November	56°F (13°C)	4.9 in
December	49°F (9°C)	5.8 in

Hermanville has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and September the driest (3.4").

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