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Weather & Climate in Toomsuba, MS

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

Toomsuba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°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 57.0 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 310 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation310 ft (94 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates32.4303°N, 88.5071°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLauderdale County County
Nearest AirportGolden Triangle Regional (GTR)
71 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.0"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.65"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.2 / 100
Community Resilience57.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

35 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 78 km 5 km
Jun 30, 2015 12 km W of Union, Alabama M3.5 76 km 0 km
Mar 25, 1996 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi M3.5 37 km 5 km
May 28, 1995 14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama M3.4 106 km 1 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 140 km 13 km
Jun 24, 1998 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama M3.4 53 km 5 km
Mar 22, 2005 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.3 78 km 5 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 141 km 1 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 148 km 5 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 148 km 5 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 140 km 5 km
May 16, 2008 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama M3.1 79 km 5 km
Mar 12, 2015 14 km W of Union, Alabama M3.1 73 km 0 km
Feb 27, 2015 11 km WSW of Union, Alabama M3.1 74 km 0 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 125 km 7 km
May 21, 2002 7 km ESE of York, Alabama M3.0 27 km 27 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 126 km 10 km
Apr 22, 2009 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama M2.9 139 km 8 km
Sep 13, 1998 6 km NNE of Coker, Alabama M2.9 125 km 16 km
Aug 28, 2004 13 km SSE of Centreville, Alabama M2.8 142 km 28 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 3 121 mph 298 km
2020 Sally Category 2 109 mph 209 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 98 mph 120 km
2017 Nate Category 1 75 mph 231 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 127 mph 214 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 121 mph 103 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 121 mph 138 km
1998 Georges Category 2 104 mph 207 km
1997 Danny Category 1 81 mph 233 km
1995 Opal Category 3 115 mph 192 km
1995 Erin Category 2 98 mph 225 km
1985 Elena Category 3 115 mph 228 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

579 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 135 fatalities, 2,490 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 70 km 28.3 mi 3
Apr 28, 2014 EF4 100 km 33.4 mi 10
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 96 km 127.8 mi 13
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 86 km 80.7 mi 64
Mar 12, 1986 EF4 25 km 23.0 mi 0
Feb 23, 1977 EF4 94 km 15.0 mi 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 98 km 110.6 mi 3
May 27, 1973 EF4 67 km 139.1 mi 7
Dec 2, 1967 EF4 91 km 7.6 mi 2
May 1, 1953 EF4 23 km 0.1 mi 2
Jun 18, 2023 EF3 87 km 6.5 mi 1
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 41 km 9.2 mi 0
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 78 km 79.7 mi 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 94 km 10.5 mi 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 89 km 4.3 mi 0
Apr 11, 2013 EF3 41 km 66.4 mi 1
Oct 17, 2012 EF3 89 km 14.4 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 65 km 10.3 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 47 km 23.7 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 47 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: BIEN 75-78 (4,658 acres, 2014).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2014 BIEN 75-78 4,658 97 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,500 97 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,794 98 km
2010 COMP 222-223-224 3,745 97 km
2016 MSNXR FY16 RX 1703B 3,633 94 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,616 97 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,605 93 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,593 97 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,556 54 km
2010 CPT 393 3,474 97 km
1987 10 NOVEMBER 3,301 94 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,229 97 km
2010 CPT 389 3,200 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,053 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,935 97 km
2020 TOMBIGBEE COMP 54/55/56 2,846 98 km
2022 TOMBIGBEE BB 54 55 56 2,736 98 km
2022 BIENVILLE CPT 203/205 2,731 75 km
1995 16 2,482 96 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,393 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in
February 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in
March 56°F (13°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 5.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.7 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in
December 47°F (9°C) 5.8 in Coldest

Toomsuba has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.4").

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