Weather & Climate in Taylor, MS

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

Taylor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 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 60.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 301 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.9°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	301 ft (92 m)
Area	2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density	88/sq mi
Coordinates	34.2697°N, 89.5837°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lafayette County County
Nearest Airport	Tupelo Regional (TUP) 46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.5"

59% above US avg

Snowfall 1.2"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.10"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	64.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	32.6 / 100
Community Resilience	92.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 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	141 km	21 km
Aug 19, 1994	9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee	M3.2	141 km	11 km
Aug 11, 1996	9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi	M3.1	142 km	10 km
Oct 26, 2002	3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi	M3.1	105 km	3 km
May 10, 2008	1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi	M3.1	69 km	0 km
Aug 7, 2015	16 km W of Millington, Tennessee	M3.0	130 km	4 km
Aug 11, 2002	8 km ESE of Darling, Mississippi	M2.8	56 km	4 km
Feb 25, 1999	10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi	M2.8	29 km	5 km
Feb 11, 1991	10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi	M2.7	95 km	12 km
Jan 3, 1993	4 km SW of Sunset, Arkansas	M2.7	119 km	17 km
Oct 2, 1995	9 km ENE of Clarkedale, Arkansas	M2.6	129 km	8 km
Jun 25, 2016	2 km SSE of Jericho, Arkansas	M2.5	125 km	8 km
Apr 6, 2007	6 km NW of Earle, Arkansas	M2.5	144 km	13 km
Sep 2, 2013	0 km SW of Jericho, Arkansas	M2.5	127 km	12 km
Nov 9, 2009	3 km SE of Marion, Arkansas	M2.5	116 km	7 km
Jan 25, 1990	1 km ESE of Garland, Tennessee	M2.5	147 km	13 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	—	264 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

433 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 107 fatalities, 1,091 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015	EF4	38 km	75.1 mi	9
Apr 19, 1970	EF4	73 km	47.6 mi	4
Apr 29, 1963	EF4	81 km	4.7 mi	3
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	67 km	29.6 mi	16
Mar 24, 2023	EF3	89 km	36.6 mi	2
Apr 28, 2014	EF3	70 km	31.0 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	67 km	51.5 mi	4
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	94 km	70.4 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	7 km	13.6 mi	0
May 2, 2010	EF3	69 km	29.6 mi	3
May 8, 2008	EF3	73 km	7.6 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	16 km	7.2 mi	0
Feb 24, 2001	EF3	34 km	52.0 mi	6
Jan 3, 2000	EF3	12 km	43.2 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	23 km	5.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	33 km	10.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	26 km	5.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	52 km	30.0 mi	0
Nov 27, 1994	EF3	92 km	16.0 mi	3
Mar 22, 1991	EF3	63 km	23.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

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	22 km
2014	C-55 CHILLI LAKE	3,555	60 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,152	58 km
2014	C-39 EAST CHEWALLA	3,107	58 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,031	61 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88	2,955	29 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,848	54 km
2006	WITCHDCE W	2,846	70 km
2014	C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS	2,766	28 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,645	23 km
2013	MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN	2,513	31 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,376	40 km
2007	WITCHDANCE EAST	2,285	72 km
2013	PUSKUS LAKE	2,271	28 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,248	46 km
2021	TOMBIGBEE CPT - 18/19/23/24	2,201	70 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53	2,182	63 km
2010	COMP 42	2,142	54 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,073	29 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14	1,977	83 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	5.0 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	4.6 in
March	53°F (12°C)	6.1 in	Wettest
April	61°F (16°C)	5.6 in
May	69°F (20°C)	5.6 in
June	76°F (25°C)	4.6 in
July	81°F (27°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.2 in	Driest
September	73°F (23°C)	3.5 in
October	62°F (16°C)	3.7 in
November	52°F (11°C)	5.4 in
December	44°F (6°C)	5.9 in

Taylor has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.2").

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