Weather & Climate in Kosciusko, MS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kosciusko enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 478 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 478 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 928/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0582°N, 89.5894°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Attala County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| 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
26 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 | 126 km | 16 km |
| Mar 25, 1996 | 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi | M3.5 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2015 | 12 km W of Union, Alabama | M3.5 | 144 km | 0 km |
| May 3, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.2 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.2 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Aug 11, 1996 | 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi | M3.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2015 | 14 km W of Union, Alabama | M3.1 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama | M3.1 | 145 km | 0 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi | M3.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2002 | 7 km ESE of York, Alabama | M3.0 | 144 km | 27 km |
| May 3, 2015 | 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.0 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Feb 25, 1999 | 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi | M2.8 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Mississippi | M2.8 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Feb 19, 2015 | 14 km W of Union, Alabama | M2.8 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi | M2.7 | 150 km | 12 km |
| Aug 13, 2015 | 9 km WSW of Union, Alabama | M2.7 | 148 km | 1 km |
| Feb 19, 2015 | 13 km W of Union, Alabama | M2.7 | 143 km | 0 km |
| Jun 6, 2015 | 9 km W of Union, Alabama | M2.7 | 147 km | 1 km |
| Jan 22, 2015 | 12 km W of Union, Alabama | M2.6 | 144 km | 0 km |
| Aug 17, 2015 | 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi | M2.6 | 75 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 1 | 75 mph | 296 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 1 | - | 195 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 1 | 92 mph | 130 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 2 | 81 mph | 256 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 104 mph | 281 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 115 mph | 263 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
713 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 82 fatalities, 881 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF5 | 53 km | 28.3 mi | 3 |
| Apr 28, 2014 | EF4 | 25 km | 33.4 mi | 10 |
| Nov 24, 2001 | EF4 | 90 km | 11.5 mi | 2 |
| Jan 19, 1988 | EF4 | 10 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 23, 1977 | EF4 | 34 km | 15.0 mi | 2 |
| Mar 29, 1976 | EF4 | 79 km | 22.3 mi | 3 |
| Dec 2, 1967 | EF4 | 66 km | 7.6 mi | 2 |
| Mar 11, 1963 | EF4 | 14 km | 45.2 mi | 2 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | EF3 | 50 km | 29.4 mi | 3 |
| Mar 22, 2022 | EF3 | 82 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2014 | EF3 | 78 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 2013 | EF3 | 82 km | 66.4 mi | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2012 | EF3 | 70 km | 14.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 94 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 46 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 48 km | 70.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 77 km | 51.5 mi | 4 |
| Apr 15, 2011 | EF3 | 70 km | 48.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 1, 2011 | EF3 | 21 km | 23.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 29, 2010 | EF3 | 21 km | 9.6 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIEN 75-78 (4,658 acres, 2014).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2014 | BIEN 75-78 | 4,658 | 86 km |
| 2021 | BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40 | 4,545 | 74 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 4,007 | 70 km |
| 2010 | COMP 222-223-224 | 3,745 | 76 km |
| 2016 | MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B | 3,633 | 72 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 3,616 | 65 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 3,605 | 72 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 3,593 | 63 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 3,547 | 57 km |
| 1987 | 10 NOVEMBER | 3,301 | 72 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 3,053 | 65 km |
| 2010 | BIEN 1-4 | 2,983 | 57 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 2,935 | 75 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,887 | 52 km |
| 2020 | TOMBIGBEE COMP 54/55/56 | 2,846 | 65 km |
| 2021 | BIENVILLE CPT 1-4 | 2,761 | 58 km |
| 2022 | TOMBIGBEE BB 54 55 56 | 2,736 | 65 km |
| 1995 | 16 | 2,482 | 72 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 2,436 | 62 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,393 | 72 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.8 in |
Kosciusko has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.8") and August the driest (3.7").