Weather & Climate in Tremont, MS

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

Tremont enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°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 61.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 347 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	60.6°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	347 ft (106 m)
Area	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Population Density	65/sq mi
Coordinates	34.2337°N, 88.2489°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Itawamba County County
Nearest Airport	Tupelo Regional (TUP) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.5"

62% above US avg

Snowfall 1.6"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.42"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	49.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	77.1 / 100
Community Resilience	42.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

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

Jun 30, 2015	12 km W of Union, Alabama	M3.5	139 km	0 km
May 28, 1995	14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama	M3.4	122 km	1 km
Jul 15, 1995	21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama	M3.3	100 km	1 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama	M3.2	61 km	1 km
Jun 23, 1990	12 km E of Vernon, Alabama	M3.2	59 km	1 km
May 10, 2008	1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi	M3.1	55 km	0 km
Jun 23, 1990	8 km N of Belk, Alabama	M3.1	64 km	6 km
Mar 12, 2015	14 km W of Union, Alabama	M3.1	142 km	0 km
Jun 28, 2008	7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama	M3.1	133 km	5 km
Feb 27, 2015	11 km WSW of Union, Alabama	M3.1	142 km	0 km
May 28, 2000	13 km S of Winfield, Alabama	M3.0	62 km	5 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	100 km	5 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	97 km	19 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	93 km	5 km
Sep 11, 1992	5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama	M3.0	137 km	7 km
May 28, 2000	3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama	M3.0	71 km	0 km
Sep 13, 1998	6 km NNE of Coker, Alabama	M2.9	118 km	16 km
Jan 5, 2012	11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama	M2.9	87 km	8 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	127 km	10 km
Jan 2, 2000	4 km SW of Lester, Alabama	M2.9	127 km	13 km

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

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2005	Katrina	Category 1	—	281 km
1995	Opal	Category 1	—	288 km

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

Tornado History

590 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 197 fatalities, 1,680 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	17 km	132.0 mi	72
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	28 km	37.1 mi	23
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	75 km	52.0 mi	28
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	46 km	79.5 mi	28
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	90 km	16.7 mi	4
Apr 19, 1970	EF4	88 km	47.6 mi	4
Apr 29, 1963	EF4	45 km	4.7 mi	3
Mar 24, 2023	EF3	63 km	36.6 mi	2
Feb 23, 2019	EF3	85 km	9.7 mi	1
Apr 28, 2014	EF3	53 km	31.0 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	36 km	31.8 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	62 km	8.0 mi	0
May 8, 2008	EF3	50 km	7.6 mi	0
Jan 10, 2008	EF3	65 km	13.3 mi	0
Nov 10, 2002	EF3	66 km	72.6 mi	7
Nov 10, 2002	EF3	64 km	44.3 mi	4
Nov 24, 2001	EF3	80 km	38.9 mi	2
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	74 km	30.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	90 km	10.0 mi	0
Nov 19, 1988	EF3	39 km	12.5 mi	2

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: C-55 CHILLI LAKE (3,555 acres, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2014	C-55 CHILLI LAKE	3,555	96 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,112	79 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,031	95 km
2006	WITCHDCE W	2,846	72 km
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	91 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	91 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,764	85 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	95 km
2011	GREEN TOWER	2,653	99 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,602	95 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,442	82 km
2015	BIG TREE	2,288	77 km
2007	WITCHDANCE EAST	2,285	70 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,264	89 km
2010	BALLS MT.	2,229	72 km
2021	TOMBIGBEE CPT - 18/19/23/24	2,201	72 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53	2,182	94 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,160	94 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,143	72 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,114	94 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	5.2 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	5.0 in
March	53°F (11°C)	6.4 in	Wettest
April	60°F (16°C)	5.4 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.8 in
June	75°F (24°C)	3.9 in
July	79°F (26°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	3.5 in	Driest
September	72°F (22°C)	4.1 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.5 in
November	51°F (11°C)	5.0 in
December	44°F (6°C)	6.2 in

Tremont has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.5").

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