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Weather & Climate in Plantersville, MS

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

Plantersville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°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 59.3 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 273 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation273 ft (83 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density456/sq mi
Coordinates34.2082°N, 88.6654°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLee County County
Nearest AirportTupelo Regional (TUP)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.3"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.30"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.1 / 100
Community Resilience63.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 147 km 0 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 137 km 1 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 123 km 1 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 84 km 1 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 81 km 1 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 22 km 0 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 86 km 6 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 149 km 0 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 150 km 0 km
May 28, 2000 3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama M3.0 97 km 0 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 90 km 5 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 131 km 5 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 134 km 5 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 135 km 19 km
Jan 5, 2012 11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama M2.9 119 km 8 km
Sep 13, 1998 6 km NNE of Coker, Alabama M2.9 138 km 16 km
Jun 25, 2020 4 km NNW of Berry, Alabama M2.9 112 km 1 km
Oct 3, 1993 3 km SW of Oakman, Alabama M2.8 129 km 10 km
Feb 25, 1999 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi M2.8 109 km 5 km
Aug 11, 2002 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi M2.8 140 km 4 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2005 Katrina Category 1 — 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

529 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 197 fatalities, 1,629 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 27 km 37.1 mi 23
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 49 km 132.0 mi 72
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 65 km 79.5 mi 28
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 65 km 47.6 mi 4
Apr 29, 1963 EF4 11 km 4.7 mi 3
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 40 km 36.6 mi 2
Feb 23, 2019 EF3 83 km 9.7 mi 1
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 15 km 31.0 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 83 km 13.6 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 82 km 51.5 mi 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 90 km 8.0 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 70 km 31.8 mi 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 82 km 29.6 mi 3
May 8, 2008 EF3 13 km 7.6 mi 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 83 km 7.2 mi 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF3 67 km 13.3 mi 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 92 km 29.2 mi 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 89 km 44.3 mi 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 94 km 72.6 mi 7
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 94 km 38.9 mi 2
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

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 68 km
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 68 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 84 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 84 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 67 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 74 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 82 km
2006 WITCHDCE W 2,846 39 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 75 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,645 66 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 73 km
2007 WITCHDANCE EAST 2,285 38 km
2013 PUSKUS LAKE 2,271 68 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 72 km
2021 TOMBIGBEE CPT - 18/19/23/24 2,201 40 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 67 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 81 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 75 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 80 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,972 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.7 in
June 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
December 44°F (7°C) 6.2 in

Plantersville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.3").

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