Weather & Climate in Walls, MS

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

Walls enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°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 56.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.2°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	203 ft (62 m)
Area	9.9 sq mi (25.7 km²)
Population Density	118/sq mi
Coordinates	34.9259°N, 90.1677°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Tunica County County
Nearest Airport	Memphis International (MEM) 13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"

49% above US avg

Snowfall 1.9"

Wettest Month (Apr) 5.55"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	36.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	94.2 / 100
Community Resilience	69.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
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 Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

132 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

May 1, 2005	5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas	M4.2	101 km	10 km
Feb 10, 2005	3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas	M4.1	93 km	15 km
Jun 2, 2005	12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M4.0	150 km	15 km
Apr 30, 2003	1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas	M4.0	116 km	24 km
Oct 29, 2012	8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas	M3.9	52 km	21 km
Nov 29, 1996	1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas	M3.8	113 km	19 km
Sep 17, 1997	2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.8	88 km	0 km
Feb 23, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.7	86 km	14 km
Apr 24, 2019	12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.7	150 km	14 km
Jan 16, 2018	4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri	M3.6	144 km	9 km
Oct 15, 2017	6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas	M3.6	101 km	17 km
Apr 2, 2015	1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri	M3.6	129 km	10 km
Jan 8, 1993	6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas	M3.5	112 km	22 km
Aug 25, 2015	9 km W of Henning, Tennessee	M3.5	93 km	13 km
Nov 6, 2009	6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.4	147 km	9 km
Aug 29, 1990	9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee	M3.4	107 km	15 km
Aug 19, 1994	9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee	M3.2	69 km	11 km
Jul 17, 2013	7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas	M3.2	86 km	14 km
Apr 23, 1994	7 km W of Gosnell, Arkansas	M3.2	116 km	5 km
Oct 26, 2002	3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi	M3.1	107 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

416 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 118 fatalities, 1,349 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 23, 2015	EF4	56 km	75.1 mi	9
Mar 1, 1997	EF4	94 km	20.0 mi	0
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	45 km	29.6 mi	16
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	94 km	0.1 mi	4
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	99 km	13.1 mi	29
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	78 km	72.6 mi	4
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	67 km	39.2 mi	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	97 km	13.6 mi	0
May 2, 2010	EF3	90 km	29.6 mi	3
May 2, 2008	EF3	47 km	20.2 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	82 km	7.2 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	88 km	31.1 mi	3
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	87 km	38.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	93 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	93 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 27, 1994	EF3	35 km	16.0 mi	3
Mar 22, 1991	EF3	94 km	23.0 mi	0
Jan 19, 1988	EF3	67 km	22.0 mi	3
Dec 14, 1987	EF3	20 km	25.0 mi	6
Apr 21, 1984	EF3	22 km	3.0 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1811	AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	78 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

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	96 km
2014	C-55 CHILLI LAKE	3,555	97 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,152	80 km
2014	C-39 EAST CHEWALLA	3,107	80 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,031	99 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88	2,955	85 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,848	81 km
2014	C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS	2,766	85 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,645	97 km
2013	MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN	2,513	86 km
2013	PUSKUS LAKE	2,271	93 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,248	89 km
2022	HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53	2,182	99 km
2010	COMP 42	2,142	82 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,073	85 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,972	92 km
2014	C-109	1,863	98 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,841	96 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,785	82 km
2011	HOLLY SPRINGS RX	1,780	99 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	3.9 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	4.3 in
March	52°F (11°C)	5.4 in
April	61°F (16°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
May	70°F (21°C)	5.5 in
June	78°F (25°C)	4.1 in
July	80°F (27°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.0 in	Driest
September	73°F (23°C)	3.3 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.3 in
November	52°F (11°C)	5.1 in
December	43°F (6°C)	5.5 in

Walls has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.0").

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