Weather & Climate in Verona, MS

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

Verona enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 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 59.3 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 302 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	63.2°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	302 ft (92 m)
Area	3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density	758/sq mi
Coordinates	34.1897°N, 88.7205°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lee County County
Nearest Airport	Tupelo Regional (TUP) 6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.3"

56% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.18"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	81.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	62.1 / 100
Community Resilience	63.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

42 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	147 km	0 km
May 28, 1995	14 km WSW of Coker, Alabama	M3.4	138 km	1 km
Jul 15, 1995	21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama	M3.3	126 km	1 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama	M3.2	87 km	1 km
Jun 23, 1990	12 km E of Vernon, Alabama	M3.2	84 km	1 km
May 10, 2008	1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi	M3.1	21 km	0 km
Jun 23, 1990	8 km N of Belk, Alabama	M3.1	89 km	6 km
Mar 12, 2015	14 km W of Union, Alabama	M3.1	149 km	0 km
Feb 27, 2015	11 km WSW of Union, Alabama	M3.1	150 km	0 km
May 28, 2000	3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama	M3.0	100 km	0 km
May 28, 2000	13 km S of Winfield, Alabama	M3.0	93 km	5 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	136 km	5 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	138 km	5 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	140 km	19 km
Jan 5, 2012	11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama	M2.9	123 km	8 km
Sep 13, 1998	6 km NNE of Coker, Alabama	M2.9	140 km	16 km
Jun 25, 2020	4 km NNW of Berry, Alabama	M2.9	116 km	1 km
Oct 3, 1993	3 km SW of Oakman, Alabama	M2.8	133 km	10 km
Jun 7, 2005	21 km WNW of Rock Creek, Alabama	M2.8	150 km	5 km
Feb 25, 1999	10 km NE of Oakland, Mississippi	M2.8	104 km	5 km

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

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2005	Katrina	Category 1	—	262 km

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

Tornado History

525 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 204 fatalities, 1,613 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	30 km	37.1 mi	23
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	54 km	132.0 mi	72
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	68 km	79.5 mi	28
Apr 19, 1970	EF4	64 km	47.6 mi	4
Apr 29, 1963	EF4	8 km	4.7 mi	3
Mar 24, 2023	EF3	38 km	36.6 mi	2
Feb 23, 2019	EF3	83 km	9.7 mi	1
Apr 28, 2014	EF3	10 km	31.0 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	94 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	74 km	31.8 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	77 km	51.5 mi	4
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	78 km	13.6 mi	0
May 2, 2010	EF3	80 km	29.6 mi	3
May 8, 2008	EF3	10 km	7.6 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	78 km	7.2 mi	0
Jan 10, 2008	EF3	67 km	13.3 mi	0
Nov 10, 2002	EF3	92 km	44.3 mi	4
Nov 10, 2002	EF3	97 km	72.6 mi	7
Nov 10, 2002	EF3	91 km	29.2 mi	0
Nov 24, 2001	EF3	96 km	38.9 mi	2

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COMP 109 (3,663 acres, 2010).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2010	COMP 109	3,663	63 km
2014	C-55 CHILLI LAKE	3,555	67 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,152	82 km
2014	C-39 EAST CHEWALLA	3,107	82 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,031	66 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88	2,955	71 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,848	80 km
2006	WITCHDCE W	2,846	35 km
2014	C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS	2,766	71 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,645	62 km
2013	MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN	2,513	70 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,376	99 km
2007	WITCHDANCE EAST	2,285	34 km
2013	PUSKUS LAKE	2,271	64 km
1994	S BOUND	2,260	98 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,248	69 km
2021	TOMBIGBEE CPT - 18/19/23/24	2,201	35 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53	2,182	66 km
2010	COMP 42	2,142	79 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,073	71 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	5.0 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	4.8 in
March	53°F (12°C)	6.2 in	Wettest
April	61°F (16°C)	5.3 in
May	70°F (21°C)	5.6 in
June	77°F (25°C)	4.0 in
July	82°F (28°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.2 in	Driest
September	73°F (23°C)	3.7 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.4 in
November	52°F (11°C)	4.9 in
December	44°F (7°C)	6.1 in

Verona has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (3.2").

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