Calhoun County Climate
Calhoun County, Mississippi
Avg Annual Temp
62.8°F
Annual Precip
58.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.7"
Extreme Heat Days
62.9
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Calhoun County Weather
Steady Subtropical Southern Warmth
Calhoun County averages 62.8°F annually, which is considerably warmer than the national median. The climate is defined by 58.4 inches of rain and a high level of humidity. This creates a long growing season and mild, short winters.
Just Below the State Average
The county's average temperature of 62.8°F sits just below the Mississippi state average of 63.9°F. Its precipitation of 58.4 inches is also slightly lower than the statewide 59.6-inch mark. This places Calhoun in the middle of the state's climate spectrum.
Matching its Central Neighbors
Calhoun shares an identical annual average temperature of 62.8°F with Attala County. It is warmer than northern Benton County (59.9°F) but cooler than southern Carroll County (64.0°F). These patterns show a steady increase in heat moving south through the state.
Typical Heat and Minimal Snow
Summer features 63 days of extreme heat with a July average of 81.0°F. Winter is mild, averaging 45.1°F, and snowfall is limited to just 0.7 inches annually. January temperatures stay above freezing on average at 42.9°F.
Beat the July Peak
With 63 days of temperatures over 90°F, heat management is the primary weather concern for residents. Regular HVAC maintenance is essential before the July peak of 81.0°F. Rain gear should be kept ready to handle the 58.4 inches of annual precipitation.
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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.