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Weather & Climate in Rolling Fork, MS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rolling Fork enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°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 55.3 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 107 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.8°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 107 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,419/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9073°N, 90.8769°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sharkey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.7 / 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 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively 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.
| Jan 8, 2019 | 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi | M3.7 | 33 km | 16 km |
| May 3, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.2 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.2 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Aug 11, 1996 | 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi | M3.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2002 | 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi | M3.1 | 130 km | 3 km |
| May 3, 2015 | 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.0 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Mississippi | M2.8 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi | M2.7 | 136 km | 12 km |
| Aug 17, 2015 | 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi | M2.6 | 82 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 1 | 75 mph | 257 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 3 | 98 mph | 232 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 1 | — | 250 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 3 | 92 mph | 178 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 1 | — | 279 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 115 mph | 266 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
722 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 267 fatalities, 3,434 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 21, 1971 | EF5 | 81 km | 109.2 mi | 47 |
| Mar 3, 1966 | EF5 | 87 km | 202.5 mi | 58 |
| Dec 5, 1953 | EF5 | 64 km | 9.0 mi | 38 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | EF4 | 14 km | 59.2 mi | 17 |
| Apr 24, 2010 | EF4 | 69 km | 149.0 mi | 10 |
| Nov 24, 2001 | EF4 | 83 km | 11.5 mi | 2 |
| Nov 24, 2001 | EF4 | 66 km | 30.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 9, 1992 | EF4 | 16 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1978 | EF4 | 64 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 1976 | EF4 | 71 km | 22.3 mi | 3 |
| Feb 21, 1971 | EF4 | 27 km | 202.1 mi | 58 |
| Feb 21, 1971 | EF4 | 66 km | 65.2 mi | 13 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | EF3 | 90 km | 29.4 mi | 3 |
| Apr 28, 2014 | EF3 | 97 km | 29.7 mi | 1 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 77 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2011 | EF3 | 83 km | 16.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 10, 2008 | EF3 | 82 km | 9.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 24, 2001 | EF3 | 43 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 24, 2001 | EF3 | 95 km | 30.0 mi | 3 |
| Feb 24, 2001 | EF3 | 93 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 4,134 | 88 km |
| 2010 | DREW | 1,283 | 93 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 577 | 69 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.8 in |
Rolling Fork has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (2.8").