Weather & Climate in Lynchburg, MS

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

Lynchburg 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 285 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	285 ft (87 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density	981/sq mi
Coordinates	34.9620°N, 90.1071°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Tunica County County
Nearest Airport	Memphis International (MEM) 9 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

147 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	97 km	10 km
Feb 10, 2005	3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas	M4.1	90 km	15 km
Jun 2, 2005	12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M4.0	144 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	55 km	21 km
May 16, 2024	6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.8	149 km	8 km
Sep 17, 1997	2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.8	86 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	85 km	14 km
Apr 24, 2019	12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.7	144 km	14 km
Oct 15, 2017	6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas	M3.6	97 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	87 km	13 km
Jan 8, 1993	6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas	M3.5	108 km	22 km
Apr 28, 1993	8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.4	150 km	7 km
Aug 29, 1990	9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee	M3.4	101 km	15 km
Nov 6, 2009	6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.4	141 km	9 km
Jul 17, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.2	85 km	14 km
Apr 23, 1994	7 km W of Gosnell, Arkansas	M3.2	112 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

424 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,146 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015	EF4	55 km	75.1 mi	9
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	90 km	20.0 mi	0
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	40 km	29.6 mi	16
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	96 km	0.1 mi	4
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	61 km	39.2 mi	1
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	82 km	72.6 mi	4
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	97 km	13.6 mi	0
May 2, 2010	EF3	86 km	29.6 mi	3
May 2, 2008	EF3	48 km	20.2 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	81 km	31.1 mi	3
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	81 km	7.2 mi	0
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	91 km	38.0 mi	0
Jan 17, 1999	EF3	98 km	22.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	95 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	95 km	3.0 mi	0
Nov 27, 1994	EF3	28 km	16.0 mi	3
Mar 22, 1991	EF3	90 km	23.0 mi	0
Jan 19, 1988	EF3	61 km	22.0 mi	3
Dec 14, 1987	EF3	19 km	25.0 mi	6
Apr 21, 1984	EF3	19 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	—	—	76 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	94 km
2014	C-55 CHILLI LAKE	3,555	93 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,152	76 km
2014	C-39 EAST CHEWALLA	3,107	76 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,031	94 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88	2,955	83 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,848	77 km
2014	C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS	2,766	83 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,645	96 km
2013	MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN	2,513	84 km
2013	PUSKUS LAKE	2,271	91 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,248	85 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53	2,182	95 km
2010	COMP 42	2,142	78 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,073	83 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14	1,977	99 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,972	89 km
2014	C-109	1,863	96 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,841	95 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,785	78 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

Lynchburg 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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