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Weather & Climate in Iuka, MS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Iuka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 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 62.3 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 554 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 322/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8074°N, 88.1969°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tishomingo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.0 / 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 Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
32 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.
| Jun 23, 1990 | 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama | M3.2 | 118 km | 1 km |
| Sep 2, 1990 | 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama | M3.2 | 119 km | 1 km |
| May 10, 2008 | 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi | M3.1 | 77 km | 0 km |
| Nov 6, 1994 | 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee | M3.1 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 8 km N of Belk, Alabama | M3.1 | 123 km | 6 km |
| May 4, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama | M3.0 | 139 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1994 | 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama | M3.0 | 113 km | 19 km |
| May 28, 2000 | 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama | M3.0 | 127 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 2000 | 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama | M3.0 | 116 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1994 | 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama | M3.0 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Jan 2, 2000 | 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama | M2.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2000 | 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama | M2.9 | 94 km | 13 km |
| Jan 5, 2012 | 11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama | M2.9 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 4 km NNW of Berry, Alabama | M2.9 | 135 km | 1 km |
| Sep 20, 1990 | 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama | M2.8 | 114 km | 4 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 3 km SW of Oakman, Alabama | M2.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama | M2.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee | M2.8 | 111 km | 20 km |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee | M2.7 | 46 km | 2 km |
| Mar 11, 2017 | 6 km SW of Trinity, Alabama | M2.7 | 99 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
504 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 226 fatalities, 1,567 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF5 | 88 km | 37.1 mi | 23 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF5 | 78 km | 132.0 mi | 72 |
| Apr 16, 1998 | EF5 | 49 km | 69.4 mi | 3 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 76 km | 52.0 mi | 28 |
| Feb 6, 2008 | EF4 | 95 km | 16.7 mi | 4 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF4 | 52 km | 16.2 mi | 3 |
| May 5, 1999 | EF4 | 89 km | 6.0 mi | 3 |
| May 18, 1995 | EF4 | 69 km | 29.0 mi | 3 |
| Apr 19, 1970 | EF4 | 74 km | 47.6 mi | 4 |
| Apr 29, 1963 | EF4 | 90 km | 4.7 mi | 3 |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 89 km | 11.6 mi | 3 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 88 km | 46.8 mi | 38 |
| May 8, 2024 | EF3 | 90 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF3 | 69 km | 86.0 mi | 9 |
| Dec 23, 2015 | EF3 | 42 km | 48.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2014 | EF3 | 88 km | 15.6 mi | 2 |
| Apr 28, 2014 | EF3 | 87 km | 31.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 90 km | 31.8 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2010 | EF3 | 91 km | 29.6 mi | 3 |
| May 8, 2008 | EF3 | 82 km | 7.6 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: C-55 CHILLI LAKE (3,555 acres, 2014).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2014 | C-55 CHILLI LAKE | 3,555 | 88 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 3,112 | 94 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 3,031 | 87 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 2,442 | 96 km |
| 2015 | BIG TREE | 2,288 | 89 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 2,264 | 96 km |
| 2010 | BALLS MT. | 2,229 | 89 km |
| 2022 | HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 | 2,182 | 86 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,143 | 89 km |
| 2021 | BK LEOLA/WARREN | 2,007 | 97 km |
| 2022 | HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 | 1,977 | 76 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 1,972 | 99 km |
| 2010 | STINSON GAP | 1,922 | 95 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 1,845 | 95 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 1,826 | 95 km |
| 2011 | HOLLY SPRINGS RX | 1,780 | 87 km |
| 2024 | HSRD 47 1 2 RX | 1,634 | 93 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 1,620 | 99 km |
| 2022 | BK TAPSVILLE | 1,494 | 95 km |
| 2015 | BURN BLOCK 58 PISGAH RD | 1,464 | 95 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 6.1 in |
Iuka has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.4").