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Weather & Climate in Satartia, MS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Satartia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 101 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 101 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 221/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6720°N, 90.5445°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Yazoo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
8 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 | 69 km | 16 km |
| May 3, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.2 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.2 | 46 km | 5 km |
| Aug 11, 1996 | 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi | M3.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2015 | 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.0 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi | M3.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Mississippi | M2.8 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Aug 17, 2015 | 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi | M2.6 | 43 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 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 | 232 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 3 | 98 mph | 251 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 2 | 98 mph | 210 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 292 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | — | 293 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 3 | 121 mph | 138 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 104 mph | 278 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 1 | 92 mph | 265 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 115 mph | 230 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
829 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 291 fatalities, 3,545 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 21, 1971 | EF5 | 93 km | 109.2 mi | 47 |
| Mar 3, 1966 | EF5 | 55 km | 202.5 mi | 58 |
| Dec 5, 1953 | EF5 | 51 km | 9.0 mi | 38 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | EF4 | 47 km | 59.2 mi | 17 |
| Apr 24, 2010 | EF4 | 77 km | 149.0 mi | 10 |
| Nov 24, 2001 | EF4 | 42 km | 11.5 mi | 2 |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF4 | 84 km | 128.0 mi | 12 |
| Mar 9, 1992 | EF4 | 52 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1978 | EF4 | 98 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 1976 | EF4 | 32 km | 22.3 mi | 3 |
| Mar 29, 1976 | EF4 | 100 km | 126.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 21, 1971 | EF4 | 45 km | 202.1 mi | 58 |
| Feb 21, 1971 | EF4 | 42 km | 65.2 mi | 13 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | EF3 | 85 km | 29.4 mi | 3 |
| Apr 28, 2014 | EF3 | 58 km | 29.7 mi | 1 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 100 km | 8.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 64 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2011 | EF3 | 45 km | 16.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 1, 2011 | EF3 | 80 km | 23.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 29, 2010 | EF3 | 81 km | 9.6 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40 (4,545 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40 | 4,545 | 93 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 4,007 | 93 km |
| 2010 | COMP 222-223-224 | 3,745 | 100 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 3,547 | 84 km |
| 2010 | BIEN 1-4 | 2,983 | 83 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 2,935 | 100 km |
| 2021 | BIENVILLE CPT 1-4 | 2,761 | 84 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 2,436 | 88 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,388 | 93 km |
| 2022 | 508 | 2,386 | 84 km |
| 2013 | BIEN 42-46 55 | 2,215 | 100 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,128 | 98 km |
| 2014 | BIEN 5-7 | 1,890 | 85 km |
| 2013 | BIEN 1-4 | 1,888 | 83 km |
| 2021 | BIENVILLE - CPT 45/46 | 1,861 | 98 km |
| 2021 | BIENVILLE - CPT 36/37 | 1,738 | 91 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 1,700 | 93 km |
| 2020 | BIENVILLE CPT 30 | 1,693 | 93 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 1,499 | 91 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 1,442 | 90 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 6.0 in |
Satartia has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and September the driest (2.9").