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Weather & Climate in Tylertown, MS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tylertown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 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 62.5 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 321 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 321 ft (98 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 617/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.1172°N, 90.1449°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Walthall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.
| Aug 2, 2010 | 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana | M3.0 | 76 km | 0 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi | M3.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
24 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Francine | Category 2 | 104 mph | 184 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 4 | 150 mph | 85 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 4 | 150 mph | 297 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 105 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 98 mph | 287 km |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 251 km |
| 2019 | Barry | Category 1 | 75 mph | 260 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 86 mph | 135 km |
| 2012 | Isaac | Category 1 | 81 mph | 194 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 109 mph | 190 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 4 | 127 mph | 52 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 3 | 121 mph | 274 km |
| 2005 | Cindy | Category 1 | 75 mph | 213 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 3 | 127 mph | 229 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 2 | 92 mph | 241 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 109 mph | 132 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 192 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 127 mph | 299 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 259 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 4 | 144 mph | 164 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
771 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 64 fatalities, 1,692 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 19, 2020 | EF4 | 18 km | 53.8 mi | 1 |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF4 | 18 km | 21.2 mi | 4 |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF4 | 53 km | 67.4 mi | 7 |
| Feb 10, 2013 | EF4 | 67 km | 21.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF4 | 95 km | 128.0 mi | 12 |
| Feb 28, 1987 | EF4 | 95 km | 35.0 mi | 6 |
| Apr 18, 1978 | EF4 | 48 km | 19.1 mi | 4 |
| Mar 29, 1976 | EF4 | 88 km | 126.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 1976 | EF4 | 75 km | 18.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 10, 1975 | EF4 | 37 km | 56.5 mi | 9 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | EF3 | 74 km | 26.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF3 | 28 km | 83.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | 72 km | 29.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | 87 km | 18.6 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | 62 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| Feb 7, 2017 | EF3 | 91 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| Jan 21, 2017 | EF3 | 64 km | 31.1 mi | 4 |
| Dec 23, 2014 | EF3 | 32 km | 12.5 mi | 3 |
| Dec 25, 2012 | EF3 | 68 km | 60.3 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2011 | EF3 | 57 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WHITE DOG (12,306 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | WHITE DOG | 12,306 | 97 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 9,932 | 98 km |
| 2000 | COW PEN | 6,502 | 95 km |
| 2010 | CRIPPLE CHINOOK | 6,035 | 100 km |
| 1987 | MACHINE GUN | 5,601 | 98 km |
| 1990 | PIERCES CREEK | 5,544 | 99 km |
| 2020 | 369 D | 5,362 | 99 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 4,768 | 79 km |
| 2022 | HOMOCHITTO BB51 | 4,411 | 86 km |
| 2010 | GOING AWAY PARTY | 4,098 | 97 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 4,022 | 80 km |
| 2007 | THICK CREEK | 3,960 | 52 km |
| 2022 | RANGE 40 | 3,918 | 97 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 18 | 3,826 | 75 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 25 | 3,676 | 86 km |
| 2006 | KILN (BAYOU BACON) | 3,576 | 98 km |
| 2014 | TOMS CAMP BRANCH | 3,420 | 99 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 3,359 | 96 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 3,345 | 90 km |
| 2008 | BALL GOAL | 3,287 | 96 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 6.3 in |
Tylertown has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.4").