Weather & Climate in Lakeview, MS

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

Lakeview 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 270 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	270 ft (82 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	2,580/sq mi
Coordinates	34.9880°N, 90.1365°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Tunica County County
Nearest Airport	Memphis International (MEM) 10 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

159 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	94 km	10 km
Feb 10, 2005	3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas	M4.1	86 km	15 km
Apr 30, 2003	1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas	M4.0	108 km	24 km
Jun 2, 2005	12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M4.0	143 km	15 km
Oct 29, 2012	8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas	M3.9	51 km	21 km
Sep 17, 1997	2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.8	82 km	0 km
Nov 29, 1996	1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas	M3.8	106 km	19 km
May 16, 2024	6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.8	148 km	8 km
Feb 23, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.7	81 km	14 km
Apr 24, 2019	12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.7	142 km	14 km
Oct 15, 2017	6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas	M3.6	94 km	17 km
Jan 16, 2018	4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri	M3.6	137 km	9 km
Apr 2, 2015	1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri	M3.6	121 km	10 km
Jan 8, 1993	6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas	M3.5	105 km	22 km
Aug 25, 2015	9 km W of Henning, Tennessee	M3.5	86 km	13 km
Nov 6, 2009	6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.4	139 km	9 km
Apr 28, 1993	8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.4	148 km	7 km
Aug 29, 1990	9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee	M3.4	99 km	15 km
May 31, 2022	12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.2	150 km	11 km
Jul 17, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.2	81 km	14 km

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

Tornado History

434 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 98 fatalities, 1,173 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021	EF4	96 km	81.2 mi	8
Dec 23, 2015	EF4	59 km	75.1 mi	9
Apr 16, 1998	EF4	98 km	5.0 mi	2
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	87 km	20.0 mi	0
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	92 km	0.1 mi	4
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	44 km	29.6 mi	16
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	60 km	39.2 mi	1
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	78 km	72.6 mi	4
May 2, 2010	EF3	89 km	29.6 mi	3
May 2, 2008	EF3	44 km	20.2 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	82 km	31.1 mi	3
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	85 km	7.2 mi	0
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	87 km	38.0 mi	0
Jan 17, 1999	EF3	99 km	22.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	91 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	91 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 27, 1994	EF3	29 km	16.0 mi	3
Mar 22, 1991	EF3	93 km	23.0 mi	0
Jan 19, 1988	EF3	63 km	22.0 mi	3
Dec 14, 1987	EF3	15 km	25.0 mi	6

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	—	—	72 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	98 km
2014	C-55 CHILLI LAKE	3,555	97 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,152	79 km
2014	C-39 EAST CHEWALLA	3,107	79 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,031	98 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88	2,955	87 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,848	81 km
2014	C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS	2,766	87 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,645	100 km
2013	MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN	2,513	88 km
2013	PUSKUS LAKE	2,271	95 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,248	89 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53	2,182	99 km
2010	COMP 42	2,142	81 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,073	87 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,972	93 km
2014	C-109	1,863	100 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,841	99 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,785	81 km
2011	HOLLY SPRINGS RX	1,780	98 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

Lakeview 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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