Weather & Climate in Horn Lake, MS

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

Horn Lake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 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 56.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 306 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.2°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	306 ft (93 m)
Area	16.3 sq mi (42.3 km²)
Population Density	1,661/sq mi
Coordinates	34.9521°N, 90.0492°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Tunica County County
Nearest Airport	Memphis International (MEM) 7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"

49% above US avg

Snowfall 1.9"

Wettest Month (Apr) 5.71"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	36.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	94.2 / 100
Community Resilience	69.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very 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	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

154 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

May 1, 2005	5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas	M4.2	99 km	10 km
Feb 10, 2005	3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas	M4.1	92 km	15 km
Jun 2, 2005	12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M4.0	143 km	15 km
Apr 30, 2003	1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas	M4.0	111 km	24 km
Oct 29, 2012	8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas	M3.9	60 km	21 km
May 16, 2024	6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.8	148 km	8 km
Sep 17, 1997	2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.8	89 km	0 km
Nov 29, 1996	1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas	M3.8	109 km	19 km
Feb 23, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.7	88 km	14 km
Apr 24, 2019	12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.7	143 km	14 km
Oct 15, 2017	6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas	M3.6	98 km	17 km
Jan 16, 2018	4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri	M3.6	139 km	9 km
Apr 2, 2015	1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri	M3.6	124 km	10 km
Aug 25, 2015	9 km W of Henning, Tennessee	M3.5	86 km	13 km
Jan 8, 1993	6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas	M3.5	109 km	22 km
Apr 28, 1993	8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.4	149 km	7 km
Aug 29, 1990	9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee	M3.4	100 km	15 km
Nov 6, 2009	6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.4	139 km	9 km
May 31, 2022	12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.2	150 km	11 km
Apr 23, 1994	7 km W of Gosnell, Arkansas	M3.2	113 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

415 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,221 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015	EF4	51 km	75.1 mi	9
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	92 km	20.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 1970	EF4	99 km	47.6 mi	4
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	35 km	29.6 mi	16
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	60 km	39.2 mi	1
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	87 km	72.6 mi	4
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	94 km	13.6 mi	0
May 2, 2010	EF3	80 km	29.6 mi	3
May 2, 2008	EF3	53 km	20.2 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	77 km	7.2 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	77 km	31.1 mi	3
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	96 km	38.0 mi	0
Jan 3, 2000	EF3	98 km	43.2 mi	0
Jan 17, 1999	EF3	95 km	22.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	100 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 27, 1994	EF3	24 km	16.0 mi	3
Mar 22, 1991	EF3	84 km	23.0 mi	0
Jan 19, 1988	EF3	56 km	22.0 mi	3
Dec 14, 1987	EF3	23 km	25.0 mi	6
Apr 21, 1984	EF3	22 km	3.0 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1811	AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	79 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COMP 109 (3,663 acres, 2010).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2010	COMP 109	3,663	90 km
2014	C-55 CHILLI LAKE	3,555	88 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,152	71 km
2014	C-39 EAST CHEWALLA	3,107	71 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,031	89 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88	2,955	79 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,848	72 km
2014	C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS	2,766	78 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,645	91 km
2013	MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN	2,513	80 km
2013	PUSKUS LAKE	2,271	86 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,248	80 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53	2,182	90 km
2010	COMP 42	2,142	73 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,073	78 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14	1,977	94 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,972	84 km
2014	C-109	1,863	91 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,841	90 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,785	73 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	4.1 in	Coldest
February	44°F (6°C)	4.3 in
March	52°F (11°C)	5.5 in
April	61°F (16°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
May	70°F (21°C)	5.4 in
June	77°F (25°C)	4.3 in
July	80°F (27°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	80°F (26°C)	3.0 in	Driest
September	73°F (23°C)	3.3 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.4 in
November	52°F (11°C)	5.2 in
December	43°F (6°C)	5.5 in

Horn Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.0").

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