Weather & Climate in Mount Pleasant, MS

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

Mount Pleasant enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°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 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 463 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	61.8°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	463 ft (141 m)
Area	2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density	155/sq mi
Coordinates	34.9540°N, 89.5256°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Marshall County County
Nearest Airport	Memphis International (MEM) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"

56% above US avg

Snowfall 1.5"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.67"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	71.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	88.4 / 100
Community Resilience	17.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

199 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	113 km	10 km
Feb 10, 2005	3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas	M4.1	111 km	15 km
Apr 30, 2003	1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas	M4.0	116 km	24 km
Jun 2, 2005	12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M4.0	133 km	15 km
Oct 29, 2012	8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas	M3.9	105 km	21 km
Nov 29, 1996	1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas	M3.8	115 km	19 km
May 16, 2024	6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.8	139 km	8 km
Sep 17, 1997	2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.8	118 km	0 km
Feb 23, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.7	120 km	14 km
Apr 24, 2019	12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.7	132 km	14 km
Jan 16, 2018	4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri	M3.6	135 km	9 km
Oct 15, 2017	6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas	M3.6	112 km	17 km
Apr 2, 2015	1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri	M3.6	125 km	10 km
Jan 8, 1993	6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas	M3.5	118 km	22 km
Aug 25, 2015	9 km W of Henning, Tennessee	M3.5	80 km	13 km
Apr 28, 1993	8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.4	138 km	7 km
Aug 29, 1990	9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee	M3.4	93 km	15 km
Nov 6, 2009	6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.4	127 km	9 km
Aug 12, 2013	7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee	M3.3	147 km	4 km
May 31, 2022	12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.2	138 km	11 km

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

Tornado History

449 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 151 fatalities, 1,400 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015	EF4	43 km	75.1 mi	9
May 4, 2003	EF4	77 km	39.0 mi	11
Jan 17, 1999	EF4	91 km	16.0 mi	6
Apr 19, 1970	EF4	55 km	47.6 mi	4
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	17 km	29.6 mi	16
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	61 km	46.8 mi	38
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	63 km	39.2 mi	1
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	68 km	86.0 mi	9
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	83 km	13.6 mi	0
May 2, 2010	EF3	35 km	29.6 mi	3
May 2, 2008	EF3	96 km	20.2 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	48 km	31.1 mi	3
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	61 km	7.2 mi	0
May 4, 2003	EF3	80 km	21.0 mi	0
Jan 3, 2000	EF3	87 km	43.2 mi	0
Jan 17, 1999	EF3	98 km	10.0 mi	0
Jan 17, 1999	EF3	61 km	22.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	81 km	10.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	88 km	5.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	78 km	30.0 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	—	—	107 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	67 km
2014	C-55 CHILLI LAKE	3,555	47 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,152	30 km
2014	C-39 EAST CHEWALLA	3,107	30 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,031	47 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88	2,955	53 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,848	33 km
2014	C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS	2,766	54 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,645	68 km
2013	MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN	2,513	53 km
2013	PUSKUS LAKE	2,271	60 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,248	45 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53	2,182	48 km
2010	COMP 42	2,142	34 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,073	53 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14	1,977	47 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,972	48 km
2014	C-109	1,863	67 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,841	66 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,785	34 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	4.4 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	4.4 in
March	52°F (11°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
April	60°F (16°C)	5.6 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.3 in
June	76°F (24°C)	4.4 in
July	82°F (28°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	3.2 in	Driest
September	72°F (22°C)	3.6 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.5 in
November	51°F (11°C)	5.3 in
December	42°F (6°C)	5.6 in

Mount Pleasant has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.2").

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