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Weather & Climate in Redwater, MS

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

Redwater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°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 57.8 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 406 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation406 ft (124 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.1 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates32.7928°N, 89.5534°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLeake County County
Nearest AirportJackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.8"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.06"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.8 / 100
Community Resilience11.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 136 km 16 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 M3.5 142 km 0 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 56 km 5 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 55 km 5 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 140 km 0 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 143 km 0 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 58 km 5 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 98 km 10 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 130 km 27 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 53 km 5 km
May 7, 1998 9 km SSE of Bellamy, Alabama M2.8 143 km 10 km
Feb 19, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M2.8 141 km 0 km
Aug 13, 2015 9 km WSW of Union, Alabama M2.7 145 km 1 km
Feb 19, 2015 13 km W of Union, Alabama M2.7 142 km 0 km
Jun 6, 2015 9 km W of Union, Alabama M2.7 145 km 1 km
Jan 22, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M2.6 142 km 0 km
Mar 11, 2006 3 km NW of Epes, Alabama M2.6 131 km 31 km
Mar 10, 2004 15 km W of Union, Alabama M2.6 139 km 0 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 59 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Ida Category 2 75 mph 271 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 98 mph 167 km
2017 Nate Category 1 75 mph 271 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 121 mph 100 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 121 mph 233 km
1998 Georges Category 2 104 mph 252 km
1995 Opal Category 3 115 mph 297 km
1985 Elena Category 3 115 mph 234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

822 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 81 fatalities, 999 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 42 km 28.3 mi 3
Apr 28, 2014 EF4 15 km 33.4 mi 10
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 85 km 122.0 mi 7
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 73 km 11.5 mi 2
Jan 19, 1988 EF4 40 km 13.0 mi 0
Mar 12, 1986 EF4 84 km 23.0 mi 0
Feb 23, 1977 EF4 39 km 15.0 mi 2
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 67 km 22.3 mi 3
Dec 2, 1967 EF4 37 km 7.6 mi 2
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 43 km 45.2 mi 2
Jun 18, 2023 EF3 90 km 6.5 mi 1
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 73 km 29.4 mi 3
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 65 km 9.2 mi 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 48 km 4.3 mi 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 89 km 29.7 mi 1
Apr 11, 2013 EF3 67 km 66.4 mi 1
Oct 17, 2012 EF3 41 km 14.4 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 59 km 23.0 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 66 km 10.3 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 74 km 8.9 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIEN 75-78 (4,658 acres, 2014).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2014 BIEN 75-78 4,658 57 km
2021 BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40 4,545 45 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,007 41 km
2010 COMP 222-223-224 3,745 46 km
2016 MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B 3,633 82 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,616 76 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,605 81 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,593 74 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,547 29 km
1987 10 NOVEMBER 3,301 82 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,053 76 km
2010 BIEN 1-4 2,983 29 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,935 46 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,887 67 km
2020 TOMBIGBEE COMP 54/55/56 2,846 77 km
2021 BIENVILLE CPT 1-4 2,761 30 km
2022 TOMBIGBEE BB 54 55 56 2,736 76 km
2022 BIENVILLE CPT 203/205 2,731 74 km
1995 16 2,482 83 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,436 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 5.0 in
March 55°F (13°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 5.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 74°F (24°C) 3.3 in Driest
October 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
December 47°F (8°C) 6.0 in

Redwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (3.3").

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