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Weather & Climate in Waynesboro, MS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Waynesboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°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 60.1 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 213 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 12.7 sq mi (32.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 359/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6776°N, 88.6338°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 24, 1997 | 15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 1997 | 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama | M3.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama | M3.7 | 29 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 1996 | 11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi | M3.5 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Jun 24, 1998 | 11 km W of Demopolis, Alabama | M3.4 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 9 km NNE of Coffeeville, Alabama | M3.3 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Sep 30, 2003 | 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama | M3.3 | 123 km | 5 km |
| May 16, 2008 | 10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama | M3.1 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2019 | 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama | M3.1 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 1997 | 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama | M3.1 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi | M3.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2002 | 7 km ESE of York, Alabama | M3.0 | 95 km | 27 km |
| Oct 28, 1997 | 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama | M3.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2003 | 14 km N of Atmore, Alabama | M2.9 | 121 km | 0 km |
| May 7, 1998 | 9 km SSE of Bellamy, Alabama | M2.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 3 km NW of Epes, Alabama | M2.6 | 123 km | 31 km |
| Apr 12, 2019 | 13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama | M2.6 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 2019 | 8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama | M2.5 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Sep 5, 2000 | 1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama | M2.5 | 126 km | 3 km |
| Sep 5, 2000 | 2 km NNE of Sweet Water, Alabama | M2.5 | 88 km | 0 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 4 | 150 mph | 238 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 40 km |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 153 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 86 mph | 146 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 127 mph | 160 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 3 | 127 mph | 77 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 3 | 121 mph | 94 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 109 mph | 123 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 158 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 3 | 127 mph | 190 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 161 km |
| 1988 | Florence | Category 1 | 81 mph | 274 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 127 mph | 152 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
598 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 40 fatalities, 995 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 10, 2013 | EF4 | 91 km | 21.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF4 | 91 km | 122.0 mi | 7 |
| Nov 22, 1992 | EF4 | 86 km | 40.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 28, 1987 | EF4 | 62 km | 35.0 mi | 6 |
| Mar 12, 1986 | EF4 | 84 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1953 | EF4 | 68 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Jun 18, 2023 | EF3 | 73 km | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| Nov 30, 2022 | EF3 | 40 km | 19.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | 51 km | 61.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | 100 km | 18.6 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | 95 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 21, 2017 | EF3 | 97 km | 31.1 mi | 4 |
| Apr 28, 2014 | EF3 | 44 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 85 km | 10.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2011 | EF3 | 61 km | 18.3 mi | 4 |
| Apr 15, 2011 | EF3 | 82 km | 15.3 mi | 1 |
| Nov 15, 2006 | EF3 | 43 km | 15.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 6, 2005 | EF3 | 99 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 1999 | EF3 | 79 km | 25.5 mi | 1 |
| Nov 11, 1995 | EF3 | 98 km | 7.0 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 | 78 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 10,363 | 83 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 10,170 | 78 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 9,932 | 77 km |
| 2010 | DESOTO 0902 | 8,713 | 78 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 7,059 | 79 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 6,802 | 78 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 6,712 | 67 km |
| 2000 | COW PEN | 6,502 | 79 km |
| 2010 | CRIPPLE CHINOOK | 6,035 | 77 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,819 | 70 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 5,803 | 76 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 5,657 | 69 km |
| 1987 | MACHINE GUN | 5,601 | 78 km |
| 1990 | PIERCES CREEK | 5,544 | 78 km |
| 2020 | 369 D | 5,362 | 74 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 5,062 | 28 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 4,999 | 32 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 4,991 | 72 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 4,899 | 73 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.7 in |
Waynesboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.2").