Amite County Climate
Amite County, Mississippi
Avg Annual Temp
65.2°F
Annual Precip
61.7"
Annual Snowfall
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Extreme Heat Days
74.8
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Amite County Weather
Deep South Subtropical Heat
Amite County is significantly warmer than the national average, with a mean annual temperature of 65.2°F. This high temperature is paired with 61.7 inches of annual precipitation, making it a very wet and warm region. It represents the quintessential Southern climate profile.
Exceeding the State Temperature Average
At 65.2°F, Amite is warmer than the Mississippi state average of 63.9°F. Its location near the Louisiana border makes it one of the warmest and wettest counties in the state. The county receives two inches more rain than the state average every year.
Hotter and Wetter than Neighbors
Amite's 65.2°F average makes it warmer than Attala County's 62.8°F to the north. It also receives 61.7 inches of rain, which is higher than the 60.1 inches seen in nearby Adams County. This makes Amite a local leader in both heat and rainfall.
Intense Summers and Mild Winters
The county faces 75 extreme heat days each year, with July averages reaching 80.4°F. Winter is very mild at 49.8°F, keeping the ground from freezing for most of the year. While snowfall data is unavailable, the high winter average suggests snow is an extremely rare event.
Hydration and High-Capacity Drainage
Managing 61.7 inches of rain requires high-capacity gutters and reliable drainage systems. With 75 days of extreme heat, outdoor workers must prioritize hydration and heat safety. The mild winter average of nearly 50°F means heavy winter coats are rarely needed.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.