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Weather & Climate in Lena, MS

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

Lena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 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 57.8 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 375 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation375 ft (114 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates32.5940°N, 89.5948°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLeake County County
Nearest AirportJackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.8"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.10"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.8 / 100
Community Resilience11.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 142 km 16 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 101 km 5 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 45 km 5 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 45 km 5 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 149 km 0 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 49 km 5 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 76 km 10 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 130 km 27 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 41 km 5 km
May 7, 1998 9 km SSE of Bellamy, Alabama M2.8 142 km 10 km
Feb 19, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M2.8 149 km 0 km
Mar 11, 2006 3 km NW of Epes, Alabama M2.6 135 km 31 km
Mar 10, 2004 15 km W of Union, Alabama M2.6 148 km 0 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 49 km 5 km
Sep 5, 2016 16 km W of Union, Alabama M2.6 147 km 0 km
May 16, 2006 7 km ENE of Gainesville, Alabama M2.5 144 km 21 km
Jun 26, 1994 11 km NE of Panola, Alabama M2.5 140 km 9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Ida Category 3 121 mph 249 km
2020 Sally Category 2 109 mph 288 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 98 mph 148 km
2017 Nate Category 1 75 mph 250 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 127 mph 295 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 121 mph 79 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 121 mph 223 km
1998 Georges Category 2 104 mph 231 km
1997 Danny Category 1 81 mph 292 km
1995 Opal Category 3 115 mph 296 km
1995 Erin Category 2 98 mph 298 km
1985 Elena Category 3 115 mph 212 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

908 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 75 fatalities, 1,207 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 51 km 28.3 mi 3
Apr 28, 2014 EF4 35 km 33.4 mi 10
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 63 km 122.0 mi 7
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 60 km 11.5 mi 2
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 83 km 40.0 mi 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 92 km 128.0 mi 12
Jan 19, 1988 EF4 62 km 13.0 mi 0
Mar 12, 1986 EF4 80 km 23.0 mi 0
Feb 23, 1977 EF4 58 km 15.0 mi 2
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 59 km 22.3 mi 3
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 99 km 18.5 mi 0
Dec 2, 1967 EF4 18 km 7.6 mi 2
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 64 km 45.2 mi 2
Jun 18, 2023 EF3 70 km 6.5 mi 1
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 90 km 29.4 mi 3
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 65 km 9.2 mi 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 90 km 18.6 mi 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 72 km 29.7 mi 1
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 28 km 4.3 mi 0
Apr 11, 2013 EF3 68 km 66.4 mi 1
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 35 km
2021 BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40 4,545 23 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,007 19 km
2010 COMP 222-223-224 3,745 25 km
2016 MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B 3,633 100 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,616 94 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,605 98 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,593 93 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,547 9 km
1987 10 NOVEMBER 3,301 100 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,053 95 km
2010 BIEN 1-4 2,983 9 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,935 24 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,887 88 km
2020 TOMBIGBEE COMP 54/55/56 2,846 95 km
2021 BIENVILLE CPT 1-4 2,761 9 km
2022 TOMBIGBEE BB 54 55 56 2,736 95 km
2022 BIENVILLE CPT 203/205 2,731 57 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,436 11 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,393 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
March 55°F (13°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 5.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Driest
October 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.9 in

Lena has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (3.4").

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