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Weather & Climate in Macon, MS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Macon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°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 57.2 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 240 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 902/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1221°N, 88.5567°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Noxubee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Golden Triangle Regional (GTR) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively 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
48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Aug 19, 2004 | 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama | M3.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 1996 | 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi | M3.5 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2015 | 12 km W of Union, Alabama | M3.5 | 49 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 1995 | 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama | M3.4 | 68 km | 1 km |
| Apr 21, 2009 | 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama | M3.4 | 140 km | 13 km |
| Jun 24, 1998 | 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama | M3.4 | 89 km | 5 km |
| May 9, 2004 | 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama | M3.3 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 1995 | 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama | M3.3 | 92 km | 1 km |
| Sep 2, 1990 | 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama | M3.2 | 92 km | 1 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama | M3.2 | 90 km | 1 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 8 km N of Belk, Alabama | M3.1 | 87 km | 6 km |
| May 10, 2008 | 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi | M3.1 | 139 km | 0 km |
| Jun 28, 2008 | 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama | M3.1 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2015 | 14 km W of Union, Alabama | M3.1 | 49 km | 0 km |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama | M3.1 | 51 km | 0 km |
| Mar 20, 2004 | 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama | M3.0 | 147 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 2000 | 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama | M3.0 | 95 km | 0 km |
| Sep 11, 1992 | 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama | M3.0 | 98 km | 7 km |
| May 4, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama | M3.0 | 139 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 2000 | 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama | M3.0 | 103 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 98 mph | 280 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 1 | — | 194 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 2 | — | 284 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 1 | 92 mph | 157 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 2 | 81 mph | 208 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 1 | 92 mph | 224 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 2 | — | 294 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
613 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 210 fatalities, 3,426 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF5 | 63 km | 28.3 mi | 3 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 88 km | 79.5 mi | 28 |
| Apr 28, 2014 | EF4 | 86 km | 33.4 mi | 10 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | 38 km | 127.8 mi | 13 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | 59 km | 80.7 mi | 64 |
| Dec 16, 2000 | EF4 | 80 km | 18.0 mi | 11 |
| Jan 19, 1988 | EF4 | 95 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1986 | EF4 | 81 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 23, 1977 | EF4 | 64 km | 15.0 mi | 2 |
| Feb 23, 1975 | EF4 | 89 km | 14.4 mi | 1 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 37 km | 110.6 mi | 3 |
| May 27, 1973 | EF4 | 97 km | 139.1 mi | 7 |
| May 1, 1953 | EF4 | 98 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | EF3 | 83 km | 36.6 mi | 2 |
| Mar 22, 2022 | EF3 | 66 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 2021 | EF3 | 94 km | 11.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 2021 | EF3 | 90 km | 79.7 mi | 0 |
| Feb 23, 2019 | EF3 | 42 km | 9.7 mi | 1 |
| Apr 11, 2013 | EF3 | 61 km | 66.4 mi | 1 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 64 km | 22.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B (3,633 acres, 2016).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2016 | MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B | 3,633 | 29 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 3,616 | 36 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 3,605 | 29 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 3,593 | 38 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,556 | 40 km |
| 1987 | 10 NOVEMBER | 3,301 | 29 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 3,053 | 37 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,887 | 52 km |
| 2020 | TOMBIGBEE COMP 54/55/56 | 2,846 | 37 km |
| 2006 | WITCHDCE W | 2,846 | 97 km |
| 2022 | TOMBIGBEE BB 54 55 56 | 2,736 | 37 km |
| 1995 | 16 | 2,482 | 30 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 2,393 | 28 km |
| 1996 | 8 | 2,384 | 27 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 2,300 | 37 km |
| 2007 | WITCHDANCE EAST | 2,285 | 97 km |
| 1994 | S BOUND | 2,260 | 35 km |
| 2021 | TOMBIGBEE CPT - 18/19/23/24 | 2,201 | 97 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,162 | 56 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 1,982 | 54 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in |
Macon has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.1").