Weather & Climate in Terry, MS

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

Terry enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°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 51.3 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 270 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	66.0°F
	22% above US avg
January Average	47°F (9°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	270 ft (82 m)
Area	3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density	475/sq mi
Coordinates	32.1061°N, 90.2926°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hinds County County
Nearest Airport	Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.3"

35% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.18"

Driest Month (Sep) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	94.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	80.1 / 100
Community Resilience	80.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

7 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	136 km	16 km
May 3, 2015	7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.2	54 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2015	6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.2	55 km	5 km
May 3, 2015	8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.0	55 km	5 km
Mar 15, 2025	5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi	M3.0	60 km	10 km
Aug 9, 2019	Mississippi	M2.8	53 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2015	9 km N of Madison, Mississippi	M2.6	51 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2024	Francine	Category 1	81 mph	285 km
2021	Ida	Category 4	121 mph	174 km
2020	Laura	Category 4	150 mph	265 km
2020	Zeta	Category 2	98 mph	153 km
2017	Nate	Category 1	75 mph	226 km
2008	Gustav	Category 2	98 mph	252 km
2005	Katrina	Category 3	127 mph	87 km
2004	Ivan	Category 3	121 mph	257 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	104 mph	213 km
1997	Danny	Category 1	81 mph	295 km
1992	Andrew	Category 3	115 mph	223 km
1985	Elena	Category 3	121 mph	163 km
1985	Juan	Category 1	75 mph	295 km

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

Tornado History

984 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 264 fatalities, 3,352 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 3, 1966	EF5	26 km	202.5 mi	58
Dec 5, 1953	EF5	62 km	9.0 mi	38
Apr 12, 2020	EF4	88 km	67.4 mi	7
Apr 12, 2020	EF4	93 km	21.2 mi	4
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	75 km	122.0 mi	7
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	37 km	11.5 mi	2
Nov 22, 1992	EF4	78 km	40.0 mi	0
Nov 21, 1992	EF4	16 km	128.0 mi	12
Apr 18, 1978	EF4	64 km	19.1 mi	4
Mar 29, 1976	EF4	50 km	126.5 mi	0
Mar 29, 1976	EF4	53 km	22.3 mi	3
Mar 26, 1976	EF4	45 km	18.5 mi	0
Feb 21, 1971	EF4	48 km	65.2 mi	13
Feb 21, 1971	EF4	95 km	202.1 mi	58
Jan 23, 1969	EF4	86 km	117.8 mi	32
Dec 2, 1967	EF4	87 km	7.6 mi	2
Dec 28, 2024	EF3	97 km	26.0 mi	0
Jun 18, 2023	EF3	95 km	6.5 mi	1
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	84 km	83.2 mi	0
Dec 16, 2019	EF3	68 km	18.6 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	75 km
2021	BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40	4,545	71 km
2018	UNNAMED	4,007	74 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 18	3,826	96 km
2010	COMP 222-223-224	3,745	77 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,547	77 km
2021	HOMOCHITTO - BB 7	3,028	71 km
2010	BIEN 1-4	2,983	77 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,935	77 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,802	71 km
2021	BIENVILLE CPT 1-4	2,761	77 km
2022	BIENVILLE CPT 203/205	2,731	99 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,444	85 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,436	76 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,388	74 km
2022	508	2,386	76 km
2022	BIENVILLE CPT 89/90	2,341	92 km
2021	BIENVILLE - CPT 76/77	2,246	75 km
2013	BIEN 42-46 55	2,215	78 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 21	2,182	99 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (9°C)	5.6 in	Coldest
February	50°F (10°C)	5.1 in
March	57°F (14°C)	6.2 in	Wettest
April	64°F (18°C)	5.6 in
May	72°F (22°C)	5.2 in
June	78°F (26°C)	3.9 in
July	83°F (28°C)	4.6 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	3.8 in
September	76°F (24°C)	3.4 in	Driest
October	65°F (18°C)	3.5 in
November	55°F (13°C)	4.8 in
December	49°F (9°C)	6.1 in

Terry has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and September the driest (3.4").

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