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Weather & Climate in Utica, MS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Utica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 299 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 60.2 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 291 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 291 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 260/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1073°N, 90.6222°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hinds County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
8 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 | 125 km | 16 km |
| May 3, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.2 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.2 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Aug 2, 2010 | 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana | M3.0 | 145 km | 0 km |
| May 3, 2015 | 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi | M3.0 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi | M3.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Mississippi | M2.8 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Aug 17, 2015 | 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi | M2.6 | 68 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 | 280 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 4 | 121 mph | 168 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 4 | 150 mph | 234 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 2 | 98 mph | 181 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 245 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 98 mph | 235 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 3 | 127 mph | 118 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 3 | 121 mph | 287 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 1 | 92 mph | 284 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 104 mph | 234 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 3 | 115 mph | 206 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 115 mph | 175 km |
| 1985 | Juan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 286 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
883 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 312 fatalities, 3,817 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 21, 1971 | EF5 | 85 km | 109.2 mi | 47 |
| Mar 3, 1966 | EF5 | 11 km | 202.5 mi | 58 |
| Dec 5, 1953 | EF5 | 36 km | 9.0 mi | 38 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | EF4 | 89 km | 59.2 mi | 17 |
| Apr 24, 2010 | EF4 | 72 km | 149.0 mi | 10 |
| Nov 24, 2001 | EF4 | 54 km | 11.5 mi | 2 |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF4 | 40 km | 128.0 mi | 12 |
| Apr 18, 1978 | EF4 | 78 km | 19.1 mi | 4 |
| Mar 29, 1976 | EF4 | 37 km | 126.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 1976 | EF4 | 65 km | 22.3 mi | 3 |
| Mar 26, 1976 | EF4 | 68 km | 18.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 21, 1971 | EF4 | 76 km | 202.1 mi | 58 |
| Feb 21, 1971 | EF4 | 27 km | 65.2 mi | 13 |
| Jan 23, 1969 | EF4 | 62 km | 117.8 mi | 32 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | EF3 | 84 km | 26.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF3 | 95 km | 83.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | 96 km | 18.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2014 | EF3 | 40 km | 29.7 mi | 1 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 88 km | 8.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2011 | EF3 | 31 km | 16.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,768 acres, 2013).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 4,768 | 93 km |
| 2022 | HOMOCHITTO BB51 | 4,411 | 86 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 18 | 3,826 | 82 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 25 | 3,676 | 87 km |
| 2021 | HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 | 3,028 | 56 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,802 | 56 km |
| 2022 | HOMOCHITTO BB24 | 2,458 | 93 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,444 | 74 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 48 | 2,394 | 93 km |
| 2022 | HOMOCHITTO BB25 | 2,183 | 93 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 21 | 2,182 | 85 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 2,143 | 86 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,111 | 91 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,071 | 88 km |
| 2022 | HOMOCHITTO BB 21 AND BBHB | 2,021 | 85 km |
| 2021 | HOMOCHITTO BB26 | 2,008 | 98 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 1,995 | 83 km |
| 2021 | HOMOCHITTO - BB 12 | 1,984 | 65 km |
| 2022 | HOMOCHITTO BB 46 | 1,925 | 87 km |
| 2021 | HOMOCHITTO - CPT 42 SUB 4 AND 5 | 1,908 | 92 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.9 in |
Utica has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and September the driest (3.3").