Mississippi
Mississippi is located in the southern United States, on the east bank of the Mississippi River. The state is sparsely populated, with a very high forest coverage rate and many parks and wildlife reserves. Mississippi is famous for country music and blues music, and has a low cost of living, which is suitable for people who like natural scenery and quiet life. Many colleges and universities in the state also often hold classical music performances. The University of Mississippi is the university with the largest enrollment in the state and is also the state's flagship university. It has excellent school team sports performances and many popular majors among students.
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Data source: Meteostat・Last updated: 2025-09
Weather in Mississippi throughout the year
Spring (March–May): Average 13.9–22.6°C, mild climate but with more rainfall, especially abundant in April. Common activities: Outdoor walks, flower viewing. Suggested clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirts and pants.
Summer (June–August): Average 26.6–27.5°C, hot and humid, relatively less rainfall. Common activities: Swimming, water sports. Suggested clothing: Light and breathable clothing, loose shorts.
Autumn (September–November): Average 18.6–23.7°C, comfortable and pleasant climate, September has the least rainfall, suitable for outdoor activities. Common activities: Hiking, camping. Suggested clothing: Long-sleeved shirts and pants or a light jacket.
Winter (December–February): Average 7.7–11.6°C, cold and humid, more rainfall, January has the most rainfall. Common activities: Indoor activities, visiting museums. Suggested clothing: Warm coat, sweater, scarf and gloves.
Weather in Mississippi
Annual average temperature: approx. 18.9°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1354 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: January
Mississippi weather by month
| Month | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 7.7°C | 11.6°C | 13.9°C | 17.1°C | 22.6°C | 26.6°C | 27.5°C | 26.9°C | 23.7°C | 18.6°C | 13.7°C | 9.4°C |
| Rainfall (mm) | 204.2 | 114.8 | 175.1 | 190.9 | 93.1 | 105.2 | 78.4 | 90.4 | 28.4 | 33.2 | 101.2 | 139.8 |
7-day weather forecast for Mississippi
| Date | 11/11Wednesday | 11/12Thursday | 11/13Friday | 11/14Saturday | 11/15Sunday | 11/16Monday | 11/17Tuesday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather |  Sunny | Sunny | Sunny |  Partly Cloudy |  Overcast |  Patchy light drizzle | Patchy light drizzle |
| High | 24°C | 18.7°C | 12.9°C | 12.7°C | 13.6°C | 11.9°C | 13.4°C |
| Low | 12.7°C | 9.7°C | 3.8°C | 1.2°C | 2.9°C | 6.3°C | 5.8°C |
