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Weather & Climate in Sardis, MS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sardis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°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 58.2 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 362 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 362 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,263/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4355°N, 89.9114°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Panola County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Oct 29, 2012 | 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas | M3.9 | 108 km | 21 km |
| Sep 17, 1997 | 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas | M3.8 | 147 km | 0 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas | M3.7 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Aug 25, 2015 | 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee | M3.5 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas | M3.2 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Aug 19, 1994 | 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee | M3.2 | 119 km | 11 km |
| Oct 26, 2002 | 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi | M3.1 | 83 km | 3 km |
| Aug 11, 1996 | 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi | M3.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2008 | 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi | M3.1 | 99 km | 0 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 16 km W of Millington, Tennessee | M3.0 | 105 km | 4 km |
| Mar 16, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Trumann, Arkansas | M3.0 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Jan 16, 2009 | 8 km NE of Garland, Tennessee | M2.8 | 136 km | 9 km |
| Jul 16, 1996 | 3 km WNW of Etowah, Arkansas | M2.8 | 149 km | 9 km |
| May 14, 2013 | 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas | M2.8 | 144 km | 12 km |
| Aug 11, 2002 | 8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi | M2.8 | 27 km | 4 km |
| Feb 25, 1999 | 10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi | M2.8 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 4 km SE of Caraway, Arkansas | M2.7 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Jan 3, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sunset, Arkansas | M2.7 | 90 km | 17 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi | M2.7 | 73 km | 12 km |
| Sep 8, 2002 | 6 km W of Henning, Tennessee | M2.7 | 139 km | 7 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 | — | 286 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
398 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 99 fatalities, 1,133 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Dec 23, 2015 | EF4 | 26 km | 75.1 mi | 9 |
| Apr 19, 1970 | EF4 | 89 km | 47.6 mi | 4 |
| Mar 21, 1952 | EF4 | 53 km | 29.6 mi | 16 |
| Dec 23, 2015 | EF3 | 88 km | 61.6 mi | 2 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 97 km | 51.5 mi | 4 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 41 km | 13.6 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2010 | EF3 | 78 km | 29.6 mi | 3 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF3 | 35 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2001 | EF3 | 69 km | 52.0 mi | 6 |
| Jan 3, 2000 | EF3 | 44 km | 43.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF3 | 60 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF3 | 81 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF3 | 58 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1997 | EF3 | 65 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 27, 1994 | EF3 | 71 km | 16.0 mi | 3 |
| Mar 22, 1991 | EF3 | 75 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 21, 1990 | EF3 | 76 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 19, 1988 | EF3 | 82 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 19, 1988 | EF3 | 82 km | 22.0 mi | 3 |
| Dec 14, 1987 | EF3 | 79 km | 25.0 mi | 6 |
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 | — | — | 137 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 | 50 km |
| 2014 | C-55 CHILLI LAKE | 3,555 | 75 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 3,152 | 64 km |
| 2014 | C-39 EAST CHEWALLA | 3,107 | 64 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 3,031 | 76 km |
| 2022 | HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 | 2,955 | 47 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,848 | 62 km |
| 2014 | C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS | 2,766 | 46 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,645 | 51 km |
| 2013 | MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN | 2,513 | 49 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,376 | 58 km |
| 2013 | PUSKUS LAKE | 2,271 | 52 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 2,248 | 60 km |
| 2022 | HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 | 2,182 | 78 km |
| 2010 | COMP 42 | 2,142 | 62 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 2,073 | 47 km |
| 2022 | HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 | 1,977 | 94 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 1,972 | 63 km |
| 2014 | C-109 | 1,863 | 53 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 1,841 | 52 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.7 in |
Sardis has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.1").