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Weather & Climate in Prentiss, MS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Prentiss enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 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 58.1 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 380 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 380 ft (116 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 351/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5995°N, 89.8747°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson Davis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.2 / 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
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Jul 16, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama | M3.7 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 1996 | 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi | M3.5 | 128 km | 5 km |
| May 3, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.2 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.2 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Aug 2, 2010 | 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana | M3.0 | 128 km | 0 km |
| May 3, 2015 | 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.0 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi | M3.0 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Mississippi | M2.8 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Aug 17, 2015 | 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi | M2.6 | 107 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 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 | 243 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 4 | 150 mph | 142 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 95 km |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 249 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 86 mph | 157 km |
| 2012 | Isaac | Category 1 | 81 mph | 252 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 104 mph | 241 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 3 | 127 mph | 56 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 3 | 127 mph | 261 km |
| 2005 | Cindy | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 3 | 127 mph | 207 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 1 | 92 mph | 292 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 109 mph | 145 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 227 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 127 mph | 300 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 252 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 4 | 138 mph | 213 km |
| 1988 | Florence | Category 1 | 81 mph | 260 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 121 mph | 100 km |
| 1985 | Juan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 261 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
944 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 147 fatalities, 2,523 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 3, 1966 | EF5 | 91 km | 202.5 mi | 58 |
| Apr 19, 2020 | EF4 | 59 km | 53.8 mi | 1 |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF4 | 19 km | 67.4 mi | 7 |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF4 | 46 km | 21.2 mi | 4 |
| Feb 10, 2013 | EF4 | 53 km | 21.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | 59 km | 122.0 mi | 7 |
| Nov 24, 2001 | EF4 | 97 km | 11.5 mi | 2 |
| Nov 22, 1992 | EF4 | 44 km | 40.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF4 | 53 km | 128.0 mi | 12 |
| Feb 28, 1987 | EF4 | 60 km | 35.0 mi | 6 |
| Apr 18, 1978 | EF4 | 24 km | 19.1 mi | 4 |
| Mar 29, 1976 | EF4 | 76 km | 126.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1976 | EF4 | 24 km | 18.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 10, 1975 | EF4 | 78 km | 56.5 mi | 9 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | EF3 | 97 km | 26.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2023 | EF3 | 72 km | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF3 | 34 km | 83.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | 28 km | 18.6 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | 37 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | 67 km | 61.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WHITE DOG (12,306 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | WHITE DOG | 12,306 | 89 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 9,932 | 90 km |
| 2000 | COW PEN | 6,502 | 88 km |
| 2010 | CRIPPLE CHINOOK | 6,035 | 92 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,819 | 92 km |
| 1987 | MACHINE GUN | 5,601 | 90 km |
| 1990 | PIERCES CREEK | 5,544 | 92 km |
| 2020 | 369 D | 5,362 | 88 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,062 | 92 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 4,999 | 90 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 4,991 | 91 km |
| 2014 | BIEN 75-78 | 4,658 | 83 km |
| 2021 | BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40 | 4,545 | 92 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 4,281 | 100 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 4,245 | 91 km |
| 2010 | CPT 341 | 4,101 | 86 km |
| 2010 | GOING AWAY PARTY | 4,098 | 90 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 4,097 | 90 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 4,007 | 95 km |
| 2007 | THICK CREEK | 3,960 | 51 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 6.0 in |
Prentiss has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.6").