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Weather & Climate in Standing Pine, MS

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

Standing Pine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°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 410 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density154/sq mi
Coordinates32.6710°N, 89.4521°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLeake County County
Nearest AirportJackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.14"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.39"

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

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

Jul 16, 1993 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama M3.7 147 km 5 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 136 km 0 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 95 km 5 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 142 km 5 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 60 km 5 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 60 km 5 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 134 km 0 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 136 km 0 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 63 km 5 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 118 km 27 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 87 km 10 km
May 7, 1998 9 km SSE of Bellamy, Alabama M2.8 130 km 10 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 56 km 5 km
Feb 19, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M2.8 134 km 0 km
Aug 13, 2015 9 km WSW of Union, Alabama M2.7 138 km 1 km
Feb 19, 2015 13 km W of Union, Alabama M2.7 136 km 0 km
Jun 6, 2015 9 km W of Union, Alabama M2.7 139 km 1 km
Jan 22, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M2.6 136 km 0 km
Mar 11, 2006 3 km NW of Epes, Alabama M2.6 121 km 31 km
Mar 10, 2004 15 km W of Union, Alabama M2.6 132 km 0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

12 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 263 km
2020 Sally Category 2 109 mph 285 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 98 mph 151 km
2017 Nate Category 1 75 mph 256 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 121 mph 291 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 121 mph 86 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 121 mph 217 km
1998 Georges Category 2 104 mph 236 km
1997 Danny Category 1 81 mph 292 km
1995 Opal Category 3 115 mph 284 km
1995 Erin Category 2 98 mph 295 km
1985 Elena Category 3 115 mph 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

861 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 65 fatalities, 1,044 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 35 km 28.3 mi 3
Apr 28, 2014 EF4 23 km 33.4 mi 10
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 72 km 122.0 mi 7
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 75 km 11.5 mi 2
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 92 km 40.0 mi 0
Jan 19, 1988 EF4 55 km 13.0 mi 0
Mar 12, 1986 EF4 70 km 23.0 mi 0
Feb 23, 1977 EF4 44 km 15.0 mi 2
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 73 km 22.3 mi 3
Dec 2, 1967 EF4 22 km 7.6 mi 2
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 59 km 45.2 mi 2
Jun 18, 2023 EF3 74 km 6.5 mi 1
Mar 24, 2023 EF3 90 km 29.4 mi 3
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 53 km 9.2 mi 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 100 km 18.6 mi 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 87 km 29.7 mi 1
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 33 km 4.3 mi 0
Apr 11, 2013 EF3 55 km 66.4 mi 1
Oct 17, 2012 EF3 26 km 14.4 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 50 km 10.3 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 44 km
2021 BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40 4,545 35 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,007 31 km
2010 COMP 222-223-224 3,745 34 km
2016 MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B 3,633 84 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,616 79 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,605 83 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,593 78 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,547 24 km
1987 10 NOVEMBER 3,301 84 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,053 80 km
2010 BIEN 1-4 2,983 25 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,935 33 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,887 74 km
2020 TOMBIGBEE COMP 54/55/56 2,846 80 km
2021 BIENVILLE CPT 1-4 2,761 24 km
2022 TOMBIGBEE BB 54 55 56 2,736 80 km
2022 BIENVILLE CPT 203/205 2,731 58 km
1995 16 2,482 85 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,436 26 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 5.0 in
March 55°F (13°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 5.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in Driest
October 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.9 in

Standing Pine has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°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 (3.4").

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