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Weather & Climate in Scooba, MS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Scooba 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 60.0 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 211 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 211 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 296/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8302°N, 88.4771°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kemper County County |
| Nearest Airport | Golden Triangle Regional (GTR) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very 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 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
49 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 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama | M3.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 1996 | 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi | M3.5 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2015 | 12 km W of Union, Alabama | M3.5 | 44 km | 0 km |
| Apr 21, 2009 | 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama | M3.4 | 129 km | 13 km |
| May 28, 1995 | 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama | M3.4 | 73 km | 1 km |
| Jun 24, 1998 | 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama | M3.4 | 61 km | 5 km |
| May 9, 2004 | 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama | M3.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama | M3.3 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 1995 | 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama | M3.3 | 104 km | 1 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama | M3.2 | 114 km | 1 km |
| Sep 2, 1990 | 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama | M3.2 | 115 km | 1 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 8 km N of Belk, Alabama | M3.1 | 111 km | 6 km |
| May 16, 2008 | 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama | M3.1 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2015 | 14 km W of Union, Alabama | M3.1 | 41 km | 0 km |
| Jun 28, 2008 | 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama | M3.1 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama | M3.1 | 44 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 2000 | 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama | M3.0 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Mar 20, 2004 | 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama | M3.0 | 144 km | 0 km |
| May 21, 2002 | 7 km ESE of York, Alabama | M3.0 | 48 km | 27 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 248 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 2 | 98 mph | 164 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 275 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 3 | 121 mph | 252 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 3 | 121 mph | 135 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 3 | 121 mph | 175 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 104 mph | 251 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 276 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 115 mph | 203 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 265 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 115 mph | 268 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
610 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 155 fatalities, 2,881 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF5 | 59 km | 28.3 mi | 3 |
| Apr 28, 2014 | EF4 | 89 km | 33.4 mi | 10 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | 55 km | 80.7 mi | 64 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | 54 km | 127.8 mi | 13 |
| Dec 16, 2000 | EF4 | 77 km | 18.0 mi | 11 |
| Mar 12, 1986 | EF4 | 53 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 23, 1977 | EF4 | 73 km | 15.0 mi | 2 |
| Feb 23, 1975 | EF4 | 86 km | 14.4 mi | 1 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 55 km | 110.6 mi | 3 |
| May 27, 1973 | EF4 | 72 km | 139.1 mi | 7 |
| May 1, 1953 | EF4 | 65 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Mar 22, 2022 | EF3 | 47 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 2021 | EF3 | 85 km | 11.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 2021 | EF3 | 71 km | 79.7 mi | 0 |
| Feb 23, 2019 | EF3 | 73 km | 9.7 mi | 1 |
| Apr 11, 2013 | EF3 | 42 km | 66.4 mi | 1 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 3 km | 23.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 89 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 72 km | 22.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 46 km | 72.1 mi | 7 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OK TORNADO UNIT (4,504 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | OK TORNADO UNIT | 4,504 | 97 km |
| 2022 | OK COMP 40/53 | 4,093 | 96 km |
| 2020 | OK PAYNE LAKE | 4,078 | 96 km |
| 2022 | OK C-1/2/3/4 COMBINED | 3,841 | 100 km |
| 2016 | MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B | 3,633 | 55 km |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 3,616 | 61 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 3,605 | 55 km |
| 2002 | UNNAMED | 3,593 | 62 km |
| 2024 | OAK COMP 16/17/18 RX | 3,579 | 96 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,556 | 21 km |
| 2022 | OK C-36/38/39 COMBINED | 3,373 | 93 km |
| 1987 | 10 NOVEMBER | 3,301 | 55 km |
| 2021 | OK COMP 33 AND 43 | 3,164 | 99 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 3,053 | 62 km |
| 2021 | OK 232 UNIT | 2,977 | 99 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,887 | 74 km |
| 2020 | TOMBIGBEE COMP 54/55/56 | 2,846 | 62 km |
| 2022 | TOMBIGBEE BB 54 55 56 | 2,736 | 62 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,703 | 98 km |
| 2020 | OK COMBINED 15/16/18 | 2,557 | 97 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.5 in |
Scooba has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.2").