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Weather & Climate in Monticello, MS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Monticello enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 313 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 60.4 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 203 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 306/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5532°N, 90.1187°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.
| May 3, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.2 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.2 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Aug 2, 2010 | 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana | M3.0 | 108 km | 0 km |
| May 3, 2015 | 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.0 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi | M3.0 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Mississippi | M2.8 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Aug 17, 2015 | 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi | M2.6 | 110 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
21 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Francine | Category 2 | 104 mph | 230 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 4 | 150 mph | 124 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 4 | — | 286 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 117 km |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 267 km |
| 2019 | Barry | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 86 mph | 167 km |
| 2012 | Isaac | Category 1 | 81 mph | 242 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 104 mph | 220 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 3 | 121 mph | 281 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 3 | 127 mph | 71 km |
| 2005 | Cindy | Category 1 | 75 mph | 262 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 3 | 127 mph | 230 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 1 | 92 mph | 271 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 109 mph | 157 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 232 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 271 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 4 | 138 mph | 191 km |
| 1988 | Florence | Category 1 | 81 mph | 260 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 121 mph | 100 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
964 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 175 fatalities, 2,730 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 3, 1966 | EF5 | 81 km | 202.5 mi | 58 |
| Apr 19, 2020 | EF4 | 56 km | 53.8 mi | 1 |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF4 | 36 km | 67.4 mi | 7 |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF4 | 31 km | 21.2 mi | 4 |
| Feb 10, 2013 | EF4 | 69 km | 21.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | 79 km | 122.0 mi | 7 |
| Nov 24, 2001 | EF4 | 98 km | 11.5 mi | 2 |
| Nov 22, 1992 | EF4 | 66 km | 40.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF4 | 48 km | 128.0 mi | 12 |
| Feb 28, 1987 | EF4 | 83 km | 35.0 mi | 6 |
| Apr 18, 1978 | EF4 | 0 km | 19.1 mi | 4 |
| Mar 29, 1976 | EF4 | 56 km | 126.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1976 | EF4 | 27 km | 18.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 10, 1975 | EF4 | 57 km | 56.5 mi | 9 |
| Jan 23, 1969 | EF4 | 89 km | 117.8 mi | 32 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | EF3 | 73 km | 26.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2023 | EF3 | 94 km | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF3 | 20 km | 83.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | 55 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | 84 km | 29.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,768 acres, 2013).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 4,768 | 83 km |
| 2014 | BIEN 75-78 | 4,658 | 99 km |
| 2022 | HOMOCHITTO BB51 | 4,411 | 84 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 4,022 | 88 km |
| 2007 | THICK CREEK | 3,960 | 62 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 18 | 3,826 | 73 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 25 | 3,676 | 84 km |
| 2021 | HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 | 3,028 | 62 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,802 | 62 km |
| 2022 | HOMOCHITTO BB24 | 2,458 | 82 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,444 | 63 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 48 | 2,394 | 83 km |
| 2024 | HOMOCHITTO BB28 SUB3 RX | 2,279 | 88 km |
| 2021 | BIENVILLE - CPT 76/77 | 2,246 | 99 km |
| 2022 | HOMOCHITTO BB25 | 2,183 | 83 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 21 | 2,182 | 76 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 2,143 | 86 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,111 | 90 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 2,094 | 99 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,071 | 75 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.9 in |
Monticello has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.6").